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Plano.
About
Life in Plano
Plano is a community of 11,626 people in Illinois. The median household income is $86,271, median rent runs about $1,686 per month, and median home values are around $230,700. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Plano at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
11.9%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
+7.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Plano: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Plano, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (71.7%), and 23.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.4%
of residents
65 and Older
8.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.93
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Plano
In Plano, rent runs 32% above the IL average, and home values are 12% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,134
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $311,219 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Plano and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Kendall County, which includes Plano, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Plano: Kendall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kendall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Plano Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute27.5 min avg
How Plano residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Plano, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Plano runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
46.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
473.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Plano Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kendall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kendall County, which includes Plano, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Winter Weather | $556,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kendall County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kane County, IL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Plano) is typically good — 226 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
226
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Kane County, IL (19 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Plano has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.0"
Annual Snowfall
27.9"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
141
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 1.30" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.41" |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.21" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.60" |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.06" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.98" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.71" |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.35" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.01" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.23" |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.30" |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 1.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Plano
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Plano's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Valley West Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Sandwich
Presence Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Aurora
Copley Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Aurora
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Plano
Plano's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Plano (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,974 students · in-state tuition $29,970 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Plano
Plano has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
48 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Plano
Plano Community Library District
15 West North Street, Plano
Cities Near Plano
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Plano?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Plano FAQ
Is Plano, Illinois affordable?⌄
Plano's median rent is $1,686/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $86,271/year. Median home value is $230,700.
Is Plano, Illinois safe?⌄
Plano's violent crime rate was 47 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 474 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Plano, Illinois?⌄
Kendall County, which includes Plano, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Plano, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Plano is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,686/month and median household income is $86,271/year. The median home value is $230,700. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Plano, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Plano is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from