Head to head
Frisco vs Plano vs Allen
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
| Realust Score | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosperity | 90 | 79 | 85 |
| Schools | 90 | 84 | 89 |
| Safety | 83 | 76 | 84 |
| Lifestyle | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Market | 75 | 79 | 76 |
| Affordability | 77 | 76 | 83 |
| Commute | 62 | 69 | 67 |
| Growth | 80 | 62 | 68 |
| What's coming | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects on the way | 15 | 13 | 11 |
| Under construction | 8 | 8 | 4 |
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| Opened in the last year | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| All Frisco projects → | All Plano projects → | All Allen projects → |
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| Housing | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $638,512 | $493,092 | $485,393 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $237 | $222 | $219 |
| Starter Home Price | $669,990 | $424,000 | $444,900 |
| Premium Home Price | $1,361,995 | $970,000 | $1,134,000 |
| Sale To List Ratio | 96.7% | 96.9% | 97.7% |
| % Single Family | 90.5% | 73.5% | 73.5% |
| Est Monthly Mortgage | $3,537 | $2,731 | $2,689 |
| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,650 | $1,856 | $1,749 |
| Median Rent (2BR) | $2,150 | $2,451 | $4,643 |
| Median Rent (3BR) | $2,850 | $3,000 | $6,647 |
| Rent Yoy Change | -0.6% | -1% | -1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Housing Affordability Score | 6.7 | 6 | 6.7 |
| Avg Sq Ft | 3,289 sq ft | 2,487 sq ft | 2,544 sq ft |
| Avg Beds | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Avg HOA Fee | $111 | $224 | $123 |
| % With HOA | 17.5% | 45.5% | 36% |
| % With Pool | 4% | 24% | 13.5% |
| Avg Lot Size | 8,419 sq ft | 12,100 sq ft | 31,422 sq ft |
| Avg Year Built | 2017 | 1994 | 2004 |
| Avg Baths | 3.8 | 3 | 3.1 |
| Avg Baths Full | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| % Townhome | 2.5% | 5.5% | 7.5% |
| % Condo | 1% | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| % With Garage | 100% | 98% | 96.5% |
| % New Construction | 82% | 17.5% | 44% |
| % Price Reduced | 8.5% | 9.5% | 10% |
| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| % Pending | 0% | 3% | 2% |
| % Contingent | 0% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Avg Price Reduction | $30,168 | $27,972 | $21,534 |
| % Single Story | 17% | 38.5% | 26% |
| % With Fireplace | 23% | 74% | 43.5% |
| % With Central Air | 15% | 68.5% | 48% |
| % Waterfront | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Avg Garage Size | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Price Per Bedroom | $217,150 | $149,855 | $145,140 |
| Price Per Bathroom | $238,352 | $173,475 | $166,748 |
| Avg Home Age | 9 | 32 | 22 |
| Realtor Median Days on Market | 72 days | 63 days | 68 days |
| Realtor Median Price | $699,500 | $514,900 | $510,000 |
| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $237 | $222 | $219 |
| Realtor Median Rent | $1,891 | $1,781 | $1,798 |
| Inventory Active | 610 | 653 | 299 |
| Inventory Total | 817 | 909 | 399 |
| Inventory Pending | 207 | 256 | 100 |
| % Under Contract | 25.3% | 28.2% | 25.1% |
| New Listings Monthly | 200 | 196 | 96 |
| Inventory Change (month) | -5.1% | -3.6% | -4.3% |
| Price Change (1 yr) | -4.1% | -3.8% | -5.4% |
| Price 1yr Ago | $666,109 | $512,741 | $513,357 |
| Price Change (5 yr) | 17.8% | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Price 5yr Ago | $541,936 | $425,877 | $425,070 |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 139 | 177 | 69 |
| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,837 | $1,750 | $1,775 |
| Rent 5yr Change | 25.3% | 25% | 25.6% |
| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,457 | $1,385 | $1,399 |
| Momentum 2020 | 54 | 53 | 54 |
| Momentum 2021 | 66 | 59 | 61 |
| Momentum 2022 | 71 | 59 | 69 |
| Momentum 2023 | 69 | 64 | 70 |
| Momentum 2024 | 76 | 68 | 64 |
| Momentum 2025 | 73 | 67 | 66 |
| Momentum (1 yr) | -0.5 | -0.8 | 4.9 |
| Momentum (5 yr) | 46.6 | 25.4 | 26.4 |
| Economy | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $150,212 | $112,253 | $130,901 |
| Avg Household Income | $192,519 | $151,865 | $161,489 |
| Per Capita Income | $68,614 | $59,916 | $55,986 |
| % Income Under $25K | 5.3% | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| % Income $25K–$50K | 6.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| % Income $50K–$75K | 10.1% | 13% | 12.2% |
| % Income $75K–$100K | 10.3% | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| % Income $100K–$150K | 18.1% | 19.1% | 18.6% |
| % Income $150K Plus | 50% | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4% | 3.7% |
| Job Growth 1yr | 5.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Jobs Score | 8.7 | 8 | 8.7 |
| Schools | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School District | Frisco ISD | Plano ISD | Allen ISD |
| Overall District Rating | 9 | 6.9 | 8.5 |
| State Ranking Percentile | 96.77 | 76.07 | 92.61 |
| # Elementary Schools | 43 | 45 | 16 |
| # Middle Schools | 19 | 13 | 3 |
| # High Schools | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Student Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 13.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Graduation Rate | 98.8% | 94.5% | 98.3% |
| Niche Schools Score | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 96.3% | 93% | 92.2% |
| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 46.8% | 42.9% | 46.5% |
| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 65.5% | 60.5% | 62% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Graduating Class Size | 5,227 | 3,676 | 1,750 |
| Safety | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Crime Rate | 9.9 per 1K | 13.6 per 1K | 8.3 per 1K |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1.1 per 1K | 1.5 per 1K | 0.8 per 1K |
| Assault Rate | 63.5 per 100K | 90.6 per 100K | 73 per 100K |
| Robbery Rate | 12.5 per 100K | 26.8 per 100K | 9.7 per 100K |
| Property Crime Rate | 8.8 per 1K | 12.1 per 1K | 7.5 per 1K |
| Burglary Rate | 68.3 per 100K | 160.6 per 100K | 62.4 per 100K |
| Theft Rate | 866.7 per 100K | 1,163.4 per 100K | 727.1 per 100K |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 67.8 per 100K | 142.4 per 100K | 88.8 per 100K |
| Safety Grade | B+ | B | B+ |
| Safety Score | 3 | 2.66 | 3 |
| Murder Rate | 1.4 per 100K | 0.7 per 100K | 0.9 per 100K |
| Rape Rate | 23.6 per 100K | 33.3 per 100K | 23.7 per 100K |
| Crime Source | Police department | Police department | Police department |
| Lifestyle | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Movie Theaters | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| # Libraries | 14 | 15 | 9 |
| # Museums | 9 | 13 | 6 |
| Nightlife Score | 6.7 | 8 | 6 |
| Family Friendly Score | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Health Fitness Score | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Outdoor Activities Score | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Commute Score | 5.3 | 6 | 5.3 |
| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Area Feel | Dense Suburban | Dense Suburban | Dense Suburban |
| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ |
| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ |
| # Gyms | 60+ | 60+ | — |
| # Grocery Stores | 17 | 38 | 26 |
| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ |
| # Hospitals | 60+ | 60+ | 45 |
| # Bars | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ |
| # Pharmacies | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ |
| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ |
| Transportation | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Commute Time | 29 min | 25 min | 28 min |
| % Drive Alone | 57.3% | 63.6% | 66.8% |
| % Carpool | 6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| % Public Transit | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| % Work From Home | 33.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% |
| Transit Score | — | 14 | — |
| Walkability Score | 21 | 36 | 36 |
| Walk Score Rating | Car-Dependent | Car-Dependent | Car-Dependent |
| Bike Score | 37 | 48 | 58 |
| Distance Downtown Dallas | 28.4 mi | 19.3 mi | 25 mi |
| Distance DFW Airport | 24.2 mi | 26.5 mi | 34.3 mi |
| Drive Time DFW Airport | 24 min | 27 min | 32 min |
| Distance Love Field | 25.1 mi | 20.2 mi | 25.9 mi |
| EV Stations | 102 | 58 | 25 |
| EV Level2 Ports | 237 | 158 | 39 |
| EV Dc Fast Ports | 36 | 89 | 57 |
| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination |
| Walk Score Max | 57 | 83 | 66 |
| Walk % Walkable | 3 | 19 | 20 |
| Walk Score Points | 40 | 40 | 38 |
| Walk Score Updated | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-27 |
| Demographics | Frisco | Plano | Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 219,304 | 290,594 | 110,265 |
| Population Density | 3,196.7 | 4,052.7 | 4,179.2 |
| Population Growth 5yr | 23.9% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 39.6 | 38.4 |
| % Under 18 | 27.2% | 20.9% | 25.4% |
| % Age 18–24 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| % Age 25–34 | 10.4% | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| % Age 35–44 | 17.5% | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| % Age 45–54 | 18% | 13.4% | 16.9% |
| % Age 55–64 | 9.6% | 13.6% | 11.8% |
| % Age 65+ | 9.6% | 14.7% | 11.4% |
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 | 2.57 | 2.95 |
| % Family Households | 75.3% | 68.3% | 77.3% |
| % Homeownership | 65.9% | 56.9% | 69.4% |
| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 96.6% | 94.3% | 95.8% |
| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 67.5% | 60.5% | 57.5% |
| % Graduate Degree | 28.5% | 24.9% | 23.6% |
| % White | 48.3% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| % Black | 9.1% | 8.8% | 12.2% |
| % Asian | 28.1% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| % South Asian | 19.3% | 12.4% | 8.1% |
| % Hispanic Latino | 12.7% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| % Native American | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| % Two Or More Races | 11.6% | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| % Other Race | 2.6% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| % Foreign Born | 27.3% | 29.3% | 23.6% |
| % Moved Last Year | 15.5% | 14.5% | 14.1% |
| % Renters | 34.1% | 43.1% | 30.6% |
| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| % Same House 1yr | 84.5% | 85.5% | 85.9% |
| % From Out Of State | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2% |
| % From Different County | 4.9% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| % From Abroad | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| % Families With Kids | 46.9% | 32.2% | 41.7% |
| % Married Couples | 65.4% | 55.2% | 64.5% |
| % Single Parent | 5.5% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| % Living Alone | 20.6% | 25.8% | 18.3% |
| % Seniors Living Alone | 4.8% | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| % With Broadband | 97.7% | 96.6% | 97.2% |
| % With Computer | 99% | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| % Male | 49.9% | 49.5% | 49.1% |
| % Female | 50.1% | 50.5% | 50.9% |
| Total Households | 77,208 | 112,438 | 37,243 |