Lakeville, MN 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.
Lakeville
73.5
#723 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 14). Lakeville leads in median household income ($129,069 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeville, MN | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#723) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 76,243 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,340 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $129,069 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+11.2 |
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73.5 Score
Lakeville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$491,340
Population
76,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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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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