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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Plano

Plano, TX has 15 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,675 total units. With a median market rent of $1,841 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can make a real difference for cost-conscious renters in this city. Of the 7 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 earned an excellent rating.

15
Properties
1,675
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,841/mo

Affordability in Plano, TX

Plano's median household income is $112,253 and the median asking rent is $1,841 per month, meaning many residents pay a significant share of earnings toward housing -- making income-restricted options especially valuable for lower-wage renters. About 43% of Plano households rent their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate.

Plano has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 579 units -- a limited supply relative to the city's size and rental market costs.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
154 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Plano Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Plano had a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 63 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Plano

According to Walk Score, the area around Plano's assisted properties scores a 63 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 26 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 54 for bikeability. Scores reflect the specific locations of assisted properties, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
82 schools · 8 districts

Schools

Plano is served by 82 schools across 8 districts, including 47 elementary, 12 middle, and 15 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$112,253 median income

Cost of Renting in Plano, TX

Plano is one of the higher-income cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The median household income is $112,253 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. That prosperity is reflected in rental prices: the citywide median rent is $1,841 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rent at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Plano is calculated as a percentage of your household income, not set at market rate.

  • Citywide median rent: $1,841/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $112,253/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of residents who rent: 43% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Plano were mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face minimal flood exposure based on available flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(7 of 15 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (1)No score (8)

15 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Renting in Plano, TX

Plano is a large suburban city north of Dallas with a median household income of $112,253 and a median gross rent of $1,841 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. About 43 percent of households rent, so affordable options are in real demand here.

Plano has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 579 units. Of the 7 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 earned an excellent rating, giving the local inventory a strong overall track record.

All 8 properties were mapped for flood risk and none fall in a high-risk zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters thinking about long-term stability.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), Plano's violent crime rate is 398 per 100,000 residents, reported by the Plano Police Department.

Walk Score rates Plano as Somewhat Walkable (63) with a transit score of 26 ("Some Transit") and a bike score of 54. Most daily errands will likely require a car.

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Plano is served by 8 school districts operating 82 schools, including 47 elementary, 12 middle, and 15 high schools.

A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Plano

Eligibility & how to apply

Texas income limits (2026)Texas public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Texas

Helpful guides

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