Plano, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Plano.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Plano?
Plano planning snapshot: population 293,286, housing index 139 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $440,600, median rent $1,792, and income near $108,649. Expect 94°F summer highs, 36°F winter lows, and about 27-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 147.8 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 139U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $440,600U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,792U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $108,649U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 27 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 147.8per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 94°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Plano compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 293,286City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $108,649Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year38% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 139ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year39% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $440,600City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year45% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,792City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year33% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 27 min8% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3816% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 147.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)75% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1683.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)45% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 94°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 36°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals2.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 38.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 275As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Plano grew 12.3% from 261,234 in 2010 to 293,286 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Plano expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Plano's housing cost index is 139 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($440,600 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,792 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 139 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $440,600 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,792 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Plano?
Typical ownership costs center near $440,600, while median gross rent is about $1,792 a month. Against a median household income of $108,649, rent alone is roughly 20% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $440,600
- Median rent $1,792/month
- Median household income $108,649
What is the job market like in Plano?
County unemployment recently ran 4.6% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Plano is about $108,649 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $108,649
How long is the typical commute in Plano?
Average one-way commute time is about 27 minutes, with Walk Score near 38/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 27 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 38/100
Is Plano safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 147.8 per 100k and property about 1683.1 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 147.8 per 100k
- Property 1683.1 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Plano?
Normals show summer highs near 94°F, winter lows near 36°F, about 38.3 inches of rain, and roughly 275 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 94°F
- Winter low 36°F
- 38.3 in rain · 275 sunny days
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 275 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 27 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 38/100. Labor-market readings near 4.6% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 147.8 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Plano, Texas counts about 293,286 residents inside the city limits. With median income around $108,649 and a cost index of 139, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. A typical home near $440,600 and rents around $1,792 frame most shortlists.
Plano is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Plano with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Plano city, 1600000US4858016) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Collin County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00053914 MCKINNEY MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10