Plano, Texas
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 9% for airport distance
- bottom 10% for cost of living
Plano is a major city in Texas with about 285,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and cost of living.
Official websiteplano.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.8 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$106k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$62kbetter than 10% of US places
Home Value$413k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 11% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.62%better than 20% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.03%better than 62% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.7 in46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.6 inbetter than 73% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.3better than 36% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 67% of US places
School Quality59.4better than 52% of US places
Violent Crime705/100kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Crime1877/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Community
Population284,948100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.940th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)49.0%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.6%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)22.6%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 50% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance16 mibetter than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.3%better than 87% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.79better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 34% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Plano an affordable place to live?
- Plano is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $62k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Plano?
- The median home value in Plano is $413k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Plano?
- Median household income in Plano is $106k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Plano?
- Median gross rent in Plano is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Plano safe?
- Plano is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 705/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 1877/100k.
- What is the weather like in Plano?
- Plano averages 86°F in July and 46°F in January, with 40.7 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Plano?
- Public-school quality in Plano is about average, scoring better than 52% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Plano?
- The average one-way commute in Plano is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)