Plano, TX vs University Park, 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

vs

University Park

68.7

#1302 nationally

University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 245). University Park leads in walk score (61 vs 39).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Plano, TX University Park, TX
WhereAtHome Score 72.6 (#865) 68.7 (#1302)
Population 287,339 24,954
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $499,723 $2,499,000
Median Household Income $99,936 $250,001
Average Commute 27.6 min 18.5 min
Walk Score 39 61
Crime Level Low 1.7
School Rating 8.5 N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 245
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.2 D+22.2