Plano, TX vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 287,339 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Low | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+11.8 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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