What are the schools like in Plano, TX?

Plano is served primarily by PLANO ISD. The district operates 45 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Plano?

The median household income in Plano, TX is $105,679 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Plano, TX?

Plano has an average high temperature of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

Plano, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Plano, TX affordable or expensive?

Plano's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plano is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $412,500 and the median rent is $1,699 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Plano, TX?

Plano has a violent crime rate of 151.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1466.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plano, TX a Good Place to Live?

Plano is a large city of 284,948 in Texas, with a median household income of $105,679 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Plano stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Plano is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Plano city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Plano's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plano costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plano, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$412,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,699	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plano's violent crime rate is 151.6 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.6 /100k

Property Crime

1466.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Plano is served primarily by PLANO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plano, TX	National Avg
School District	PLANO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	45	—
Middle Schools	13	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plano sees average highs of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plano, TX
Average High — January	55.9°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Plano, TX	National Avg
Population	284,948	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	22.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Richardson, TX 6 mi Allen, TX 6 mi Parker, TX 7 mi Addison, TX 8 mi Hebron, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Plano

Plano, TX is covered by 6 ZIP codes:

75074 75093 75024 75075 75025 75023

Plano vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plano, TX affordable or expensive?

Plano's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plano roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $412,500 and median rent is $1,699/month.

What is the crime rate in Plano, TX?

Plano's violent crime rate is 151.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1466.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plano?

Public schools in Plano are operated by PLANO ISD. The district has 45 elementary, 13 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 58.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plano, TX a good place to live?

Plano, TX has a population of 284,948, a median household income of $105,679, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Plano?

Plano averages 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plano?

Plano, TX is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 75074, 75093, 75024, 75075, 75025, 75023.

What is the population of Plano?

The population of Plano, Texas is 284,948 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plano?

Key numbers for living in Plano: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $412,500, median household income $105,679, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plano side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.