Living in West Plano
Established, centrally located and close to big employers. You get mature neighborhoods without a far-north commute.
Getting around
Next to major corporate campuses at Legacy. The Tollway gives a direct line to Dallas.
- Downtown Dallas ~32 min 23 mi
- Legacy West (Plano) ~8 min 3 mi
- DFW Airport ~37 min 25 mi
- Downtown Fort Worth ~56 min 46 mi
Off-peak drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from each area's center on 2026-10-21. Rush hour is often much longer.
2025 property tax rates
| Location | City | School district | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plano (Collin County, Plano ISD) | 0.4376 | 1.0395 | 0.2306 | 1.7077% |
2025 tax rates per $100 of value, from Republic Title's 2025 DFW Area Tax Rates (compiled from county appraisal districts). County column includes county, community college and hospital districts where they apply. Excludes MUD/PID and special districts, and is before homestead exemptions.
Strengths
- Central to North Dallas job centers
- Mature trees and established neighborhoods
- Walkable pockets at Legacy
Tradeoffs
- Older homes may need updating
- Limited new construction
- Competitive pricing near Legacy
Nearby
Legacy West, Legacy Town Center, Shops at Willow Bend, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Development watch
Continued corporate and mixed-use activity around Legacy. Verify specific projects before quoting.