Plano, TX vs Pompano Beach, FL
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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 287,339 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+17.0 |
C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
View Plano, TX →
D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
View Pompano Beach, FL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Plano for: