Fountain Valley, CA 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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in walk score (56 vs 39). Fountain Valley leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1677) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 55,468 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
D
64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
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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