Athens, OH vs Plano, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
80.9
#58 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $34,493). Athens leads in walk score (78 vs 39). Athens leads in average commute (16.2 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, OH | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#58) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 24,673 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,164 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $34,493 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 16.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+11.2 |
B-
80.9 Score
Athens, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$250,164
Population
24,673
Crime
Low
Walk Score
78
Midwest
View Athens, OH →
C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
View Plano, TX →