Plano TX Real Estate and Local Market Overview
Plano, Texas is located approximately 18 miles north of the Central Business District of Dallas, TX, via U.S. Hwy 75 (I-45). Highway 75 provides freeway access to downtown Dallas, with a typical commute time of 30 minutes. Plano commuters have the pleasure of easy access to the DART train which runs from Plano to Dallas. The population of Plano, per the 2012 census was 269,776. The average home price is about $210,500, but there are homes for sale in Plano, TX for any budget.
Plano real estate is filled with phenomenal schools and beautiful neighborhoods. Plano has a wide variety of homes for sale for a wide variety of people, with homes starting at very affordable prices. Plano, TX homes have the perfect combination of location, price, amenities and community events. If you have any questions or comments about Plano, TX homes for sale please contact us today for an updated list of homes in Plano, TX.
Plano, TX homes give you access to great things like:
- Your kids will attend fantastic Plano schools. Plano, TX has some of the highest rated schools in all of Texas, and for good reason!
- You will be away from some of the hustle-bustle of the city of Dallas, TX
- You will have a 25-35 minute commute to and from downtown Dallas, TX
- You will find great recreational opportunities with several great fresh water lakes and parks within 1.5 hours of Plano, TX
- You will find great Plano shopping opportunities, such as the Shops at Legacy or take a short drive the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco or one of the many malls in Dallas.
- You will live in a moderately low crime area.
- There are excellent hospitals in Plano, McKinney, and Allen all within a 15 minute commute, including the relatively new Baylor Hospital of McKinney
According to Sperling's Best Places, Plano, TX ranks as a great place to live based on the following rankings:
- Ranked #1 in Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster
- Ranked #4 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
- Ranked #4 The Best Cities for Thanksgiving
- Ranked #4 Best Airports to make a Connection List
Overall, Plano, TX is a great place to live in Texas. At Estate Chase, we assist our clients in finding the exact Plano home for sale they desire and match them with local experts in all facets of the real estate industry. We can help you find the very best real estate for your family in Plano, TX or in a nearby Texas community. Please contact us today to get started.