Boerne, TX vs Plano, 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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $82,982). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 21,774 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Plano has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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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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