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Plano
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Plano

#5 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Kendall County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C
    Plano is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 10,885. Plano is in Kendall County. Living in Plano offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Plano and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Plano are above average.
    About Plano...
    Population
    10,885
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $173,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,517
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      187.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      34
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      42.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      467.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      42.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      22%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Plano

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $82,883
    National
    $69,021
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