Population
287,339
City-level population context from public data sources.
Davron Akil — Plano REALTOR®
Plano-focused buyer and seller representation backed by current local data and clear next-step planning.
- Pricing and listing strategy tuned to Collin County competition.
- Inbound relocations balanced against schools, commute, and resale dynamics.
- Investor conversations that pair rent, renovation scope, and exit timing with local inventory.
Local market snapshot
Plano market context
City-level indicators for affordability and demand. Treat them as orientation, then confirm with recent sales in the neighborhood and what you are seeing live in listings.
Median Household Income
$108,649
Useful for comparing affordability and local purchasing power (vs prior snapshot: 0.0%).
Median Gross Monthly Rent
$1,792
ACS median gross rent for the city—useful for buy-vs-rent and investor context (vs prior snapshot: 0.0%).
Poverty Rate
7%
Share of residents below the federal poverty threshold (ACS). Pair with income and housing costs when comparing cities (vs prior snapshot: 0.00 pts).
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor-market signal for relocation and local demand context (vs prior snapshot: 0.00 pts).
Median Age
42.6 years
Population age mix based on weighted neighborhood demographics.
Owner-Occupied Share
86%
Share of homes occupied by owners versus renters.
Average Commute
25.0 min
Weighted local commute estimate across neighborhood profiles.
Data refresh: 5/13/2026.
Rates and affordability
Mortgage-rate context for this market
Rates affect monthly payment, offer strength, and pricing pressure in every DFW city. Use as directional planning input.
30-year fixed
6.37%
Survey week ending 5/7/2026
15-year fixed
5.72%
Survey week ending 5/7/2026
Gap between 30-year and 15-year fixed averages today: 0.65%.
Source: Federal Reserve Primary Mortgage Market Survey · most recent survey week 5/7/2026. This block refreshed 5/13/2026.
Run payment scenarios on the mortgage calculator.
Where the numbers come from
City snapshots blend U.S. Census American Community Survey figures with Bureau of Labor Statistics labor-market releases. Neighborhood pages add local research and regularly refreshed market notes from this site.
Mortgage benchmarks follow the Federal Reserve’s weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey for popular fixed-rate products — the same national series lenders watch when they set starting points for quotes.
For more on how to read these charts alongside your own lender and agent, visit the Insights library.
Why Plano rewards a local read
Plano neighborhoods vary by price band, housing age, and school feeders. Metro-wide generalizations rarely match a specific block or subdivision.
- Compare executive pockets in West Plano with established Central Plano neighborhoods before you lock a commute.
- Account for new-construction pressure and resale overlap along Frisco and Allen borders.
- Align financing milestones with inspection and appraisal realities common in older inventory.
How to get started in Plano
Share target schools, commute anchors, and budget comfort. From there you can align tour cadence, offer deadlines, and prep priorities with current competition.
- Lead with timeline and non-negotiables so the first conversation maps practical next steps.
- Pair online research with in-person showings when inventory moves quickly.
- Ask for a plan that links your move type, whether buy, sell, invest, or relocate, to today's Plano market.
Related pages
Core links
Talk with Davron about your move
Share your goals — buying or selling — and Davron will help you choose the right path.
Common questions
What parts of Plano do you focus on?
We work all of Plano plus nearby Frisco, Allen, McKinney, and Richardson when your commute or Plano ISD feeder map crosses city lines.
How do you help us evaluate Plano ISD schools from another city?
We start with the district map for each home, read current accountability data, then schedule campus tours or principal calls for the feeders you care about. We ask how growth, transfers, and new construction affect the specific attendance zone.
We work in Dallas. Is a Plano commute realistic?
Yes, it often is. We see many Plano buyers plan on roughly 45 to 60 minutes each way when downtown matters a few days a week. Rush hour and toll choices swing the number, so we test the exact route with you before you rule a neighborhood in or out.
Do you help investors in Plano?
Yes, we do, from single-family rentals through renovation and resale exits, with underwriting discussed alongside lease rates and buyer demand in each pocket.
What is the best first step if we are moving to Plano?
Share employer location, school priorities, and monthly payment comfort. From there we shortlist neighborhoods and schedule tours that match your real calendar.