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144 discussions from residents and visitors

Isabella K.

How is Plano for outdoor activities?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,792 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 287K people. Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $440,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%,...

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Isabella K.

Working remotely from Plano — my experience

I've been working remotely from Plano for 8 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Could be better but workable with a good provi...

16 replies 40 upvotes jobs
Jordan Ross

Is Plano good for remote workers?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,792/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,792 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene w...

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Evan Cox

Best kept secrets of Plano, TX

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a mid-size city city with about 287K people.

1 replies 53 upvotes best-worst
Elijah

Weekend activities in Plano?

Random thought, Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprising...

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Eliana Ortiz

Job market in Plano for tech?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $108,649 in Plano. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Plano? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast — some good, ...

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Carson C.

Job market in Plano for tech?

Alright, Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 287K people. Household incomes average around $108,649 in Plano. Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 287K, Plano is a mid-size city. There's a real sense of community in certain nei...

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Charlotte M.

Freelancing from Plano — experience?

Hi all, Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Plano? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...

0 replies 37 upvotes jobs
Harper Kim

Is Plano good for remote workers?

OK so The median home value here is around $440,600, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,792/month for a decent place. Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's ...

20 replies 49 upvotes jobs
Deborah R.

Working remotely from Plano — my experience

I've been working remotely from Plano for 5 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Decent, getting better with new providers Cowo...

19 replies 78 upvotes jobs
Olivia L.

Working remotely from Plano — my experience

I've been working remotely from Plano for 7 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Fiber available in most areas — no complaints ...

3 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Susan C.

What I wish I knew before living in Plano

Hi all, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $440,600, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider — Plano sits at 147.8 per 100K. With a population of 287K, Plano is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

30 replies 45 upvotes living
Harper Kim

Rent in Plano getting crazy

Hello, The median home value here is around $440,600, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely f...

8 replies 11 upvotes housing
Jordan Ross

Dog-friendly places in Plano?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Rent is about $1,792/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $108,649 in Plano. Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

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Olivia L.

Most overrated things about Plano

First post here. We have two kids and Household incomes average around $108,649 in Plano. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent y...

2 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
sf_ethan

Best neighborhoods to rent in Plano?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $440,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $440,600 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

19 replies 6 upvotes housing
bostonlocal2021

Just moved to Plano, any tips?

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,792 for rent here. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some...

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Deborah R.

Dog-friendly places in Plano?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $440,600, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider — Plano sits at 147.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weat...

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Jordan Ross

What I wish I knew before living in Plano

I'm a 26-year-old nurse and Crime rate is something to consider — Plano sits at 147.8 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 287K people. Rent is about $1,792/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

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Ryan Morgan

Moving to Plano with kids — good idea?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 18 years and Household incomes average around $108,649 in Plano. With a population of 287K, Plano is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 287K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most fami...

1 replies 16 upvotes moving
Ann K.

Living in Plano — the reality

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $440,600, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $108,649 in Plano. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Caroline Ramos

First time home buyer in Plano

OK so I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $440,600 on average. Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,792/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 287K people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The ...

1 replies 36 upvotes housing
Susan C.

Moving to Plano — what should I know?

Hey folks, I'm a 51-year-old pharmacist and What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

3 replies 51 upvotes moving
Jordan Ross

Job market in Plano for tech?

OK so Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,792 for rent here. Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. Thanks in advan...

2 replies 8 upvotes jobs
bostonlocal2021

What Plano does better than anywhere else

Hello, Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 287K people. Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

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Charlotte M.

How is Plano for outdoor activities?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Median household income is $108,649, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Plano sits at 147.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-depende...

1 replies 41 upvotes qa
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