Plano, TX vs Portland, 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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Portland
76.5
#344 nationally
Portland leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $83,493). Portland leads in cost of living index (104 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Portland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 76.5 (#344) |
| Population | 287,339 | 20,481 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $271,705 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $83,493 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.3 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+36.4 |
Data coverage note: Portland is missing data for 1 metric that Plano has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
76.5 Score
Portland, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,705
Population
20,481
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,493
Southwest
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