Climate
Plano, in the Sun Belt of Texas, has warm summers and mild winters.
Geography
The city sits north of Dallas in eastern Texas.
Cultural Attractions
Plano boasts many museums, like the Interurban Railway Museum, the Sixth Floor Kennedy Museum, and the Heritage Farmstead Museum.
Recreation
The city’s 80 parks with over 3,600 acres offer multiuse recreational trails, creeks, and some of the region’s oldest trees.
Economy
Plano traditionally relied on farming for its livelihood but transitioned to high-tech companies as Dallas grew in the 1960s.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 292,088
- Population under 55:
- 81.2%
- Population over 55:
- 18.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Dallas
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 93°F July High, 29°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $73,531
- Median home price:
- $203,045
- Average property tax:
- $5,274
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.1%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 51
- Middle schools:
- 21
- High schools:
- 15
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 15
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 24
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 9/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 75/5
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 114/6
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 440
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