About Plano, TX

They say that everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the love people have for living there. The Dallas Metroplex is one of the most popular destinations for those looking for a new place to live, but not everyone can fit within the city limits of Dallas or Ft. Worth. That’s why towns like Plano are so popular. Located to the northwest of downtown Dallas and to the northeast of downtown Ft. Worth, Plano is one of the most popular suburbs in the whole Metroplex area. Incorporated in 1873, the city of Plano really began to take off with the arrival of the railroad to the greater Dallas area. Today, Plano has a population of over 220,000 and is part of the Dallas Metroplex, which boasts a population of over five million. Renting a roomy Plano apartment is a great way to get to know this fun town.

There is always plenty to do in the Dallas Metroplex. Sports figure heavily into daily life here and Plano is only a stone’s throw away from the towns of Irving and Arlington, the homes of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers sports teams. There is also a huge college and high school sports presence here in the Dallas Metroplex, too. Any resident of Texas can tell you how big a deal high school football is here and no visit to Plano and the Dallas area is complete without taking in one of these awesome contests. Dallas is also a very historical city and residents and city commissioners have done a great job of preserving all of that history for people to enjoy into the future. Dallas is also a very artsy community and the gay and lesbian population here is bigger than most people imagine it would be in a “red” state.

Without a doubt, the best part of living in Plano is the fact that most folks here don’t have to commute to their jobs since Plano itself has many major corporations that call it home. It is almost a running joke throughout the city that so many corporate headquarters call Plano home, it may seem like more people commute from Dallas and Fort Worth to Plano than the other way around! What this all boils down to is that Plano is full of high paying jobs, which makes living here a pleasure.

If you are in the market for a studio Plano apartment, you can expect to pay $500-$750 depending on amenities. A one bedroom Plano apartment will generally start at $650 and run as high as $1100. A two bedroom Plano apartment will cost $900 to start and a larger three bedroom Plano apartment will usually start at $1100.