Midlothian, 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.
Midlothian
72.3
#908 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 13). Midlothian leads in median household income ($119,323 vs $99,936). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midlothian, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#908) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 41,352 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $456,509 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $119,323 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | R+11.2 |
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72.3 Score
Midlothian, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,509
Population
41,352
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
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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