Plano
Plano, a Spanish word for flat, has been one of the fastest growing cities in the country; with its strong business environment, with thousands of high paying technology jobs, and an excellent school system, the city landscape is under constant change. Plano has consistently been designated a Best Place To Live by Money Magazine. Plano was originally settled in the 1840s and is the 9th largest city in Texas. Almost 70% of the citys residents are under the age 40 and over 46% of the citys population over the age 25 have a bachelors or masters degree. The median household income for Plano is $84,492. Plano is home to professionals, corporate executives and celebrities. Over 80% of the homes in Plano have been constructed since 1990. Plano has become a leading business center and has become corporate headquarters for Electronic Data Systems, Perot Systems, Dr. Pepper, Crossmark, Rent-a-Center, J C Penney, Cinemark Theatres, Frito-Lay and Sterling Software.
The Plano Independent School District has a reputation for excellence and high quality modern facilities. The Texas Education Agency recently rated 24 of the citys 62 schools exemplary. Several malls serve the Plano area, including Collins Creek Mall, Preston Park Shopping Center, Valley View Mall and the Dallas Galleria. Plano is also famous for its annual Balloon Festival in late September.
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UTILITY & USEFUL NUMBERS |
TELEPHONE NUMBER |
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http://www.powertochoose.com |
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TXU Electric |
(800) 242-9113 |
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Atmos Energy |
(800) 460-3030 |
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Verizon |
(800) 483-4000 |
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AT & T |
(800) 464-7928 |
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Time Warner Cable |
(972) 742-5892 |
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Plano ISD |
(469) 752-8100 |
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City of Plano |
(972) 941-7000 |
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Population (2007) |
260,796 |
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Land Area |
71.6 Square Miles |
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Elevation |
675 ft. |
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Property Tax Rate |
2.106% |
Website Address:
City of Plano
Plano Chamber of Commerce
Plano ISD
Southfork Ranch in Parker
RE/MAX Balloon at the Plano Balloon Festival