Orem, UT 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $77,568). Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 95,519 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+11.2 |
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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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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