Plano, TX vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $71,287). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 36). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 287,339 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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