Beaverton, OR 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Beaverton leads in walk score (52 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 134). Beaverton leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 96,945 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | R+11.2 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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