Neighborhood in Plano, Collin County

Living in North Plano, Plano

A+

2nd of 18areas in Plano
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Plano overall: A

North Plano covers part of Plano, TX, home to about 13,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
13,840
Median rent
$2,300
Median home value
$515,000
Household income
$189,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in North Plano

North Plano is an area in Plano with about 13,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 46% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 18 areas in Plano, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in North Plano

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $189,200, 69% higher than the Plano median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in North Plano

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,300, 25% higher than the Plano median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Plano report card

Each grade compares North Plano with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $2,300, homes cost 2.7x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $189,200, 4.6% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 95 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 147 violent crimes per 100k, 1,194 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 42% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.2% of adults uninsured.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

North Plano compared with Plano

Better than Plano

  • Median household income: $189,20069% higher than Plano ($112,253)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%21 points higher than Plano (57%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%17 points higher than Plano (60%)

Worse than Plano

  • Median rent: $2,30025% higher than Plano ($1,841)
  • Average commute: 27 min7% higher than Plano (25 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.4%1 points lower than Plano (2.7%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AAnderson ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD0.5 mi
  • AFowler MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD0.7 mi
  • ACentennial High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in North Plano

Median rent in North Plano is $2,300 a month, 25% higher than the Plano median. A household would need about $92,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $515,000, 11% higher than the Plano median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,502 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median rent25% higher than Plano$2,300$1,841$1,403
Median home value11% higher than Plano$515,000$465,900$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Plano2.7x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Plano36%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Plano78%57%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Plano1.4%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Plano200119931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,502
Mortgage payment
$2,819
Property tax
$683
Median rent, for comparison
$2,300

Based on a $515,000 home in North Plano, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median household income69% higher than Plano$189,200$112,253$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Plano4.6%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Plano3.6%6.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Plano77%60%34%
Average commute7% higher than Plano27 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points higher than Plano42%28%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Plano1.4%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Plano96%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Plano

Under 1827%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6446%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Black8.0%
Asian50%
Other or more than one race3.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Plano

  1. 1A+Robin's PlaceMedian rent $1,980
  2. 3A+Custer Hill EstatesMedian rent $2,440
  3. 4ANorthwest PlanoMedian rent $2,130
  4. 5ACentral PlanoMedian rent $2,120
  5. 6ACypress MeadowsMedian rent $1,980
  6. 7ACuster MeadowsMedian rent $1,930
  7. 8AWest PlanoMedian rent $1,830
  8. 9AKensington PlaceMedian rent $1,950

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Central CoppellCoppell
  2. A+Cypress WatersIrving
  3. ASoutheast Flower MoundFlower Mound

Questions about North Plano

Is North Plano a good place to live?

North Plano covers part of Plano, TX, home to about 13,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Plano?

Median rent in North Plano is $2,300 a month, 25% higher than the Plano median. The median home is worth $515,000, 11% higher than the Plano median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Plano.

What schools serve North Plano?

The closest rated public schools are Anderson Elementary (elementary, rated A), Fowler Middle (middle, rated A) and Centennial High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 9 Census block groups in this part of Plano that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.