10 Best US Cities to Live In
5. Plano, Texas
Plano is a part of the booming Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This city’s list of amenities is more than generous, and its crime percentage remains very low. In addition, Plano’s 4.2 percent unemployment rate beats that of both Texas and the rest of the nation, while the 91.2 percent of Plano youngsters that complete high school bear testament to the city’s educational standards. Although its housing prices are 19.7 percent higher than the national average, the city is still much more affordable than places on the West and the East Coast. Plano weather remains nearly perfect for most of the year, with the exception of hot summers, and area attractions abound. History buffs will enjoy touring the Heritage Farmstead Museum or strolling through the city’s historic downtown streets while parks and nature preserves await those who love the great outdoors. Plano has a suburban feel to it, but the big city life of Dallas is only a short drive or DART rail ride away.
