Grand Prairie, 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.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $76,626). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 202,134 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+11.2 |
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72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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