9. Plano, Texas

What started as a small, peaceful community, Plano, Texas, has turned into a city known for its amazing quality of life, smart people, and strong job market. There are just some of the reasons why it’s called the City of Excellence.

It has a population of about 280,000 people and over 10,000 businesses, including major corporations such as Pizza Hut, Dr Pepper, and J.C. Penney.

As the fourth largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Plano does a pretty good job of serving the growing needs of its residents. In fact, people have a life expectancy of about 82 years on average, which is roughly 6 years more than the national average.