Plano, TX vs San Angelo, 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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
San Angelo leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $65,040). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 287,339 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+48.0 |
C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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