Every area is different, and the right fit depends on your life: your commute, your budget, the parks and places you’ll use. These guides stick to facts you can check and link to official sources so you can dig deeper. Silvia is happy to tour any area with you.
Plano
Plano is in Collin County (a small western part is in Denton County), about 20 miles north of downtown Dallas.
Getting around
- Major roads: US-75 (Central Expressway), the President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190), the Dallas North Tollway and the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121).
- DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) serves Plano. For current rail and bus routes and stations, see dart.org.
Parks and outdoors
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
- Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
- Bob Woodruff Park
Shopping and dining
- Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy
- Historic Downtown Plano along 15th Street
- The Shops at Willow Bend
Official sources
- City of Plano
- Plano ISD serves much of the city, and some addresses are in neighboring school districts. Always check the district for a specific address.
- Collin Central Appraisal District (property values and homestead exemptions)
Richardson
Richardson sits between Dallas and Plano. Most of the city is in Dallas County, and its northern part is in Collin County.
Getting around
- Major roads: US-75 (Central Expressway) runs through the city, and the President George Bush Turnpike crosses its north side.
- DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) serves Richardson. For current rail and bus routes and stations, see dart.org.
Parks and outdoors
- Breckinridge Park
- Huffhines Park
Shopping, dining and culture
- CityLine, near US-75 and the Bush Turnpike
- Historic downtown Richardson
- The Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
- The University of Texas at Dallas campus
Official sources
- City of Richardson
- Richardson ISD and Plano ISD each serve parts of the city. Always check the district for a specific address.
- Dallas Central Appraisal District and Collin Central Appraisal District
Looking at schools? Check each district’s website and the Texas Education Agency for official information.
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