At a Glance
Median Income
$108,649
$57,753 per capita
Home Value
$440,600
Zillow: $501,564
Median Rent
$1,792/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,683/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
304 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $108,649 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,753. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plano is $440,600 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,564. Median rent is $1,792/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Plano reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,683/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.
Education
59.2% of adults in Plano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plano has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population287,339
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density4,008/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,649
Per Capita$57,753
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A
Home Value$440,600
Rent$1,792
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$501,564
Housing Units113,626
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,683/100K
Murder1.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary216/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation719 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Plano was founded in 1873.
The median home in Plano was built in 1993.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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