Johns Creek, GA 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.
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 18). Johns Creek leads in median household income ($153,882 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johns Creek, GA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#997) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 81,108 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $704,500 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $153,882 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+11.2 |
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71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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