PLANO, TEXAS
Plano has been named one of the 2021 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com, outpacing more than 1,000 cities with populations between 20,000 and 1 million in this data-driven ranking.
Fast Facts
o Plano's current population is 286,980 (as of January 1, 2021)
o Plano is the 9th most populous city in Texas
o View the most recent City of Plano Annual Report (PDF)
o Learn more about the City of Plano in the 2021 Planning Department Annual Report (PDF).
Notable Accolades
1. Plano is the 5th Most Affordable City in America for Early Retirees
2. Plano is the 3rd Safest City in America
3. Plano is No. 1 for the Leading the Way Award for Service Delivery and Customer Satisfaction
4. Plano ranks among Top Bike-Friendly Cities in America
5. Plano is the 7th Best U.S. City to Buy an Affordable Family Home
6. Plano is 9th Best City in America for First-Time Homebuyers
7. Plano is ranked 7th for Percentage of College Graduates in Texas
8. Plano is a Top 50 Healthiest U.S. City