At a Glance
Median Income
$83,102
$33,805 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
Zillow: $311,348
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Plano Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plano's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plano a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plano residents earn a median household income of $83,102 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,805. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plano is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,348. Median rent is $1,590/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Plano reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 572/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Plano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plano has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,626
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,295/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,102
Per Capita$33,805
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,100
Rent$1,590
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$311,348
Housing Units4,097
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property572/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation662 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Plano was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.