Relocating to Plano, TX?
Everything you need to know about moving to one of the best cities in DFW — and how to land in a home that's ready from day one.
Why Plano?
Plano consistently ranks among the best places to live in Texas and the US. Here is what draws people here:
- A thriving job market with major employers like Toyota, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, FedEx, and Liberty Mutual — plus a booming tech corridor along Legacy Drive
- Excellent schools and low crime rates that make it one of the safest large cities in America
- Outstanding parks and outdoor spaces: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Oak Point Park, Bob Woodruff Park
- World-class dining and shopping at Legacy West, Shops at Willow Bend, and The Boardwalk at Granite Park
- Easy access to downtown Dallas — 25–30 minutes via US-75 or DART rail
- No state income tax
Cost of Living
Plano offers big-city amenities with a cost of living that undercuts many comparable metros. Here is how monthly housing costs break down:
| Housing Type | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Average 1-bedroom apartment | $1,300 – $1,500 (before utilities) |
| Average 2-bedroom apartment | $1,700 – $2,100 |
| Entriway shared home Transparent | $650 – $850 |
- Groceries: roughly on par with the national average
- Transportation: Plano is a car-friendly city with major highways including US-75, the President George Bush Turnpike, and the Dallas North Tollway
The "Already Furnished" Advantage
When you relocate, you are already juggling a new job, a new city, and a new routine. The last thing you need is to spend weeks shopping for furniture, setting up utilities, and waiting for internet installation.
Entriway shared homes are ready from day one. Common areas are furnished. The kitchen is equipped. Internet is connected. Lawn care is handled. You move in with your personal belongings and start living.
Skip the Wayfair run. Skip the utility setup calls. Skip the lonely first months in an empty apartment. Move into a home with housemates, community, and everything you need.
What to Know Before Moving
- Plano weather: Expect hot summers (95–105°F), mild winters, and the occasional ice storm. Spring and fall are ideal.
- Getting around: A car is recommended, but DART light rail is available for commutes into Dallas. Highway access is excellent.
- Neighborhoods: West Plano is newer and upscale, anchored by Legacy West. Central Plano is established, tree-lined, and more affordable.
- Things to do: Legacy Hall food hall, Legacy West shopping, Arbor Hills trails, Oak Point Park, and the Downtown Plano Arts District
Corporate Relocation to Plano
If you are relocating for work, you are in good company. Toyota, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, FedEx, and Liberty Mutual all have major campuses in or near Plano. Most corporate relocations to the area land within a 15-minute drive of an Entriway home.
Temporary Housing While You Get Settled
Many people relocating to Plano need somewhere to land while they learn the city and decide on a permanent home. A month-to-month lease in a furnished shared home lets you move in quickly, avoid buying furniture you might not keep, and explore neighborhoods before committing to a 12-month apartment lease. See how the lease works.
Land in a home that's ready.
Furnished common areas. Utilities coordinated by Entriway. Housemates from day one.