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Frisco vs Plano

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Frisco
Collin Co. · $639K
89
A · Excellent
Plano
Collin Co. · $493K
81
B+ · Very Good

Frisco or Plano?

Frisco scores 89 and Plano scores 81 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Frisco comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, affordability and growth. Plano comes out ahead on market and commute. The median home is $493K in Plano and $639K in Frisco.

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Realust Score FriscoPlano
Prosperity 90 79
Schools 90 84
Safety 83 76
Lifestyle 89 89
Market 75 79
Affordability 77 76
Commute 62 69
Growth 80 62
What's comingFriscoPlano
Projects on the way1513
Under construction88
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year42
All Frisco projects →All Plano projects →

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HousingFriscoPlano
Median Home Price$638,512$493,092
Price Per Sq Ft$237$222
Starter Home Price$669,990$424,000
Premium Home Price$1,361,995$970,000
Sale To List Ratio96.7%96.9%
% Single Family90.5%73.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$3,537$2,731
Median Rent (1BR)$1,650$1,856
Median Rent (2BR)$2,150$2,451
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850$3,000
Rent Yoy Change-0.6%-1%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score6.76
Avg Sq Ft3,289 sq ft2,487 sq ft
Avg Beds4.13.5
Avg HOA Fee$111$224
% With HOA17.5%45.5%
% With Pool4%24%
Avg Lot Size8,419 sq ft12,100 sq ft
Avg Year Built20171994
Avg Baths3.83
Avg Baths Full3.32.5
% Townhome2.5%5.5%
% Condo1%4.5%
% With Garage100%98%
% New Construction82%17.5%
% Price Reduced8.5%9.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%3%
% Contingent0%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$30,168$27,972
% Single Story17%38.5%
% With Fireplace23%74%
% With Central Air15%68.5%
% Waterfront0%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.42.1
Price Per Bedroom$217,150$149,855
Price Per Bathroom$238,352$173,475
Avg Home Age932
Realtor Median Days on Market72 days63 days
Realtor Median Price$699,500$514,900
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$237$222
Realtor Median Rent$1,891$1,781
Inventory Active610653
Inventory Total817909
Inventory Pending207256
% Under Contract25.3%28.2%
New Listings Monthly200196
Inventory Change (month)-5.1%-3.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-4.1%-3.8%
Price 1yr Ago$666,109$512,741
Price Change (5 yr)17.8%15.8%
Price 5yr Ago$541,936$425,877
Monthly Sales Volume139177
Rent 1yr Ago$1,837$1,750
Rent 5yr Change25.3%25%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,457$1,385
Momentum 20205453
Momentum 20216659
Momentum 20227159
Momentum 20236964
Momentum 20247668
Momentum 20257367
Momentum (1 yr)-0.5-0.8
Momentum (5 yr)46.625.4
EconomyFriscoPlano
Median Household Income$150,212$112,253
Avg Household Income$192,519$151,865
Per Capita Income$68,614$59,916
% Income Under $25K5.3%7.7%
% Income $25K–$50K6.2%10.6%
% Income $50K–$75K10.1%13%
% Income $75K–$100K10.3%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K18.1%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus50%36.4%
Poverty Rate3.6%6.8%
Unemployment Rate4.6%4%
Job Growth 1yr5.3%0.3%
Jobs Score8.78
SchoolsFriscoPlano
Primary School DistrictFrisco ISDPlano ISD
Overall District Rating96.9
State Ranking Percentile96.7776.07
# Elementary Schools4345
# Middle Schools1913
# High Schools136
Student Teacher Ratio14.6:113.7:1
Graduation Rate98.8%94.5%
Niche Schools Score8.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.3%93%
SAT/ACT College Ready %46.8%42.9%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %65.5%60.5%
Dropout Rate0.8%2.8%
Graduating Class Size5,2273,676
SafetyFriscoPlano
Overall Crime Rate9.9 per 1K13.6 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.1 per 1K1.5 per 1K
Assault Rate63.5 per 100K90.6 per 100K
Robbery Rate12.5 per 100K26.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate8.8 per 1K12.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate68.3 per 100K160.6 per 100K
Theft Rate866.7 per 100K1,163.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate67.8 per 100K142.4 per 100K
Safety GradeB+B
Safety Score32.66
Murder Rate1.4 per 100K0.7 per 100K
Rape Rate23.6 per 100K33.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleFriscoPlano
# Movie Theaters73
# Libraries1415
# Museums913
Nightlife Score6.78
Family Friendly Score8.78.7
Health Fitness Score88
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score5.36
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores1738
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationFriscoPlano
Avg Commute Time29 min25 min
% Drive Alone57.3%63.6%
% Carpool6%6.9%
% Public Transit0.1%0.7%
% Work From Home33.7%25.3%
Transit Score—14
Walkability Score2136
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3748
Distance Downtown Dallas28.4 mi19.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport24.2 mi26.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport24 min27 min
Distance Love Field25.1 mi20.2 mi
EV Stations10258
EV Level2 Ports237158
EV Dc Fast Ports3689
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
Walk Score Max5783
Walk % Walkable319
Walk Score Points4040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsFriscoPlano
Population219,304290,594
Population Density3,196.74,052.7
Population Growth 5yr23.9%1.2%
Median Age38.339.6
% Under 1827.2%20.9%
% Age 18–247.7%8.3%
% Age 25–3410.4%13.8%
% Age 35–4417.5%15.3%
% Age 45–5418%13.4%
% Age 55–649.6%13.6%
% Age 65+9.6%14.7%
Avg Household Size2.832.57
% Family Households75.3%68.3%
% Homeownership65.9%56.9%
% HS Graduate Or Higher96.6%94.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher67.5%60.5%
% Graduate Degree28.5%24.9%
% White48.3%49.9%
% Black9.1%8.8%
% Asian28.1%23.7%
% South Asian19.3%12.4%
% Hispanic Latino12.7%16.7%
% Native American0.2%0.5%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races11.6%12.8%
% Other Race2.6%4.3%
% Foreign Born27.3%29.3%
% Moved Last Year15.5%14.5%
% Renters34.1%43.1%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr84.5%85.5%
% From Out Of State3.2%3.2%
% From Different County4.9%4.3%
% From Abroad1.6%1.5%
% Families With Kids46.9%32.2%
% Married Couples65.4%55.2%
% Single Parent5.5%4.3%
% Living Alone20.6%25.8%
% Seniors Living Alone4.8%8.4%
% With Broadband97.7%96.6%
% With Computer99%99.1%
% Male49.9%49.5%
% Female50.1%50.5%
Total Households77,208112,438