Plano, TX Real Estate
Located just 20 miles north of downtown Dallas, Plano is the largest city in Collin County. From 1990-94, Plano was the fastest growing city in the United States, adding almost 30,000 new residents.Plano residents enjoy a high quality of life. The city features 85 public parks, encompassing more than 3,600 acres, three public libraries with more than 354,000 volumes, three public golf courses, five public swimming pools and dozens of athletic facilities. Plano also draws more that 300,000 visitors annually for the Plano Balloon Festival.
Plano has the lowest crime rate for Texas cities with more that 100,000 residents, and there are more that 107 neighborhood Crime Watch groups actively involved in the community. Plano is also known for its world-class corporate community with companies such as EDS, JC Penney, Frito-Lay, and Alcatel all calling the city home.
The Plano Independent School District is known statewide for its excellence. With 21 Blue Ribbon Schools and an average SAT score of 1,127, Plano graduates are prepared for college or the workforce. Collin County Community College provide continuing and higher-education opportunities for many of the city's residents.Visit our site for more information on Plano Texas Real Estate.
