Anna vs Plano: the data, side by side
Anna's typical home value is $159,362 lower than Plano's ($345,029 vs $504,391, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, Plano posts the shorter free-flow drive to 11 of the six tracked employment centers. Which trade wins depends on your workplace and budget — the Fit Engine scores it for your exact profile.
Verified facts
| Anna | Plano | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin | Collin |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 31,986 | 293,286 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $345,029 | $504,391 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,942 | $1,713 |
Counties: Anna — Collin; Plano — Collin. Property tax depends on the taxing units at each address, not the city line alone — see how Texas property tax works.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | Anna | Plano |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 36 | 18 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 37 | 22 |
| Las Colinas | 59 | 29 |
| DFW Airport | 62 | 39 |
| Downtown Dallas | 52 | 23 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 82 | 55 |
| Richardson CityLine | 36 | 6 |
| Addison | 48 | 20 |
| Medical District | 58 | 28 |
| AllianceTexas | 89 | 67 |
| Cypress Waters | 58 | 28 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
Where the commute actually decides it
The employment centers where these two diverge most, free-flow model.
- Las Colinas — Plano is 30 min closer (29 vs 59 min)
- Richardson CityLine — Plano is 30 min closer (6 vs 36 min)
- Medical District — Plano is 30 min closer (28 vs 58 min)
Which one fits your household?
- Anna: posts no commute edge at any tracked center — its case is price or area preference.
- Plano: choose it if your commute anchors to Las Colinas (29 vs 59 min), Richardson CityLine (6 vs 36 min) — it wins 11 of the 11 tracked centers.
- If budget leads: Anna typically prices $159,362 lower (June 2026); for renters, Plano's typical rent is lower ($1,713 vs $1,942).
- Two workplaces? The Fit Engine weighs both commutes and your budget band together.
Communities to shortlist
In Anna: AnaCapri · Avery Pointe · Camden Park in Anna · Coyote Meadows
In Plano: Bel Air Oaks · Bell Gateway Village · Broadstone Evoke · Dallas North Estates
Every community page carries its own computed commute grid; the full rosters live on the city profiles.
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