Haltom City, TX 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.
Haltom City
75.3
#475 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $57,649). Haltom City leads in cost of living index (95 vs 107). Haltom City leads in average commute (25 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haltom City, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#475) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 45,290 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $244,636 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $57,649 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+11.2 |
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75.3 Score
Haltom City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$244,636
Population
45,290
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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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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