Midland, 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.
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Midland leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $90,448). Midland leads in walk score (42 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#638) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 138,397 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,692 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $90,448 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.5 | R+11.2 |
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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
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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