Fredericksburg, VA 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 129). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $83,445). Fredericksburg leads in walk score (46 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 28,928 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | R+11.2 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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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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