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Plano vs Richardson

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Plano
Collin Co. · $493K
82
B+ · Very Good
Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
77
B · Good
Realust Score PlanoRichardson
Prosperity 79 74
Schools 84 80
Safety 76 73
Lifestyle 89 86
Market 79 81
Affordability 76 75
Commute 83 81
Growth 62 66
What's comingPlanoRichardson
Projects on the way1312
Under construction87
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year20
All Plano projects →All Richardson projects →

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HousingPlanoRichardson
Median Home Price$493,092$438,611
Price Per Sq Ft$222$224
Starter Home Price$424,000$370,000
Premium Home Price$970,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio96.9%96.1%
% Single Family73.5%83.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,731$2,429
Median Rent (1BR)$1,856$1,429
Median Rent (2BR)$2,451$2,318
Median Rent (3BR)$3,000$3,965
Rent Yoy Change-1%0.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score65.3
Avg Sq Ft2,487 sq ft2,200 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.6
Avg HOA Fee$224$246
% With HOA45.5%28.5%
% With Pool24%25.5%
Avg Lot Size12,100 sq ft39,518 sq ft
Avg Year Built19941979
Avg Baths32.8
Avg Baths Full2.52.4
% Townhome5.5%0%
% Condo4.5%9.5%
% With Garage98%86%
% New Construction17.5%6%
% Price Reduced9.5%22.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending3%8%
% Contingent2.5%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$27,972$15,876
% Single Story38.5%53%
% With Fireplace74%72.5%
% With Central Air68.5%78%
% Waterfront0.5%1%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$149,855$128,933
Price Per Bathroom$173,475$162,631
Avg Home Age3247
Realtor Median Days on Market63 days58 days
Realtor Median Price$514,900$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$222$224
Realtor Median Rent$1,781$1,752
Inventory Active653238
Inventory Total909334
Inventory Pending25696
% Under Contract28.2%28.7%
New Listings Monthly19688
Inventory Change (month)-3.6%-2.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.8%0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$512,741$437,150
Price Change (5 yr)15.8%19.6%
Price 5yr Ago$425,877$366,600
Monthly Sales Volume17759
Rent 1yr Ago$1,750$1,672
Rent 5yr Change25%25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,385$1,341
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215959
Momentum 20225962
Momentum 20236462
Momentum 20246865
Momentum 20256763
Momentum (1 yr)-0.8-3.2
Momentum (5 yr)25.419.7
EconomyPlanoRichardson
Median Household Income$112,253$98,111
Avg Household Income$151,865$131,546
Per Capita Income$59,916$51,863
% Income Under $25K7.7%10.7%
% Income $25K–$50K10.6%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K13%14.5%
% Income $75K–$100K13.2%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%19.6%
% Income $150K Plus36.4%29.6%
Poverty Rate6.8%9.7%
Unemployment Rate4%5%
Jobs Score86.7
SchoolsPlanoRichardson
Primary School DistrictPlano ISDRichardson ISD
Overall District Rating6.95.6
State Ranking Percentile76.0760.25
# Elementary Schools4536
# Middle Schools138
# High Schools64
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:113.9:1
Graduation Rate94.5%91.5%
Niche Schools Score8.78
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93%88%
SAT/ACT College Ready %42.9%24.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %60.5%39.3%
Dropout Rate2.8%8%
Graduating Class Size3,6762,619
SafetyPlanoRichardson
Overall Crime Rate13.6 per 1K16.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.5 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate90.6 per 100K98.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate26.8 per 100K38.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate12.1 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate160.6 per 100K220.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,163.4 per 100K1,295.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate142.4 per 100K317.9 per 100K
Safety GradeBB
Safety Score2.662.66
Murder Rate0.7 per 100K1.7 per 100K
Rape Rate33.3 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestylePlanoRichardson
# Movie Theaters38
# Libraries1516
# Museums1310
Nightlife Score88
Family Friendly Score8.78
Health Fitness Score88
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score67.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores38—
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationPlanoRichardson
Avg Commute Time25 min24 min
% Drive Alone63.6%63.4%
% Carpool6.9%6.6%
% Public Transit0.7%2.4%
% Work From Home25.3%23.2%
Transit Score5447
Walkability Score9277
Bike Score7373
Distance Downtown Dallas19.3 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport26.5 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport27 min23 min
Distance Love Field20.2 mi14.5 mi
EV Stations5856
EV Level2 Ports158156
EV Dc Fast Ports8953
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGYChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
DemographicsPlanoRichardson
Population290,594118,731
Population Density4,052.74,156.9
Population Growth 5yr1.2%2%
Median Age39.633.9
% Under 1820.9%20.2%
% Age 18–248.3%13.8%
% Age 25–3413.8%18%
% Age 35–4415.3%12.9%
% Age 45–5413.4%12.1%
% Age 55–6413.6%10%
% Age 65+14.7%13%
Avg Household Size2.572.48
% Family Households68.3%61%
% Homeownership56.9%50.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher94.3%93.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher60.5%57%
% Graduate Degree24.9%23.6%
% White49.9%53.3%
% Black8.8%11.8%
% Asian23.7%16.2%
% South Asian12.4%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino16.7%18.3%
% Native American0.5%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races12.8%12.6%
% Other Race4.3%5.7%
% Foreign Born29.3%22.4%
% Moved Last Year14.5%21%
% Renters43.1%49.3%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr85.5%79%
% From Out Of State3.2%2.4%
% From Different County4.3%7.2%
% From Abroad1.5%1%
% Families With Kids32.2%27.9%
% Married Couples55.2%46.2%
% Single Parent4.3%5.7%
% Living Alone25.8%29.2%
% Seniors Living Alone8.4%8.7%
% With Broadband96.6%94.9%
% With Computer99.1%98.8%
% Male49.5%48.1%
% Female50.5%51.9%
Total Households112,43845,818