Little Elm, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 37.9 min). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 58,496 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+11.2 |
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72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
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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