Celina vs Plano: the data, side by side
Plano's typical home value is $22,134 lower than Celina's ($504,391 vs $526,525, 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
| Celina | Plano | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin / Denton | Collin |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 51,661 | 293,286 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $526,525 | $504,391 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,986 | $1,713 |
Counties: Celina — Collin / Denton; 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 | Celina | Plano |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 27 | 18 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 29 | 22 |
| Las Colinas | 53 | 29 |
| DFW Airport | 55 | 39 |
| Downtown Dallas | 52 | 23 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 75 | 55 |
| Richardson CityLine | 45 | 6 |
| Addison | 39 | 20 |
| Medical District | 52 | 28 |
| AllianceTexas | 82 | 67 |
| Cypress Waters | 52 | 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.
- Richardson CityLine — Plano is 39 min closer (6 vs 45 min)
- Downtown Dallas — Plano is 29 min closer (23 vs 52 min)
- Las Colinas — Plano is 24 min closer (29 vs 53 min)
Which one fits your household?
- Celina: posts no commute edge at any tracked center — its case is price or area preference.
- Plano: choose it if your commute anchors to Richardson CityLine (6 vs 45 min), Downtown Dallas (23 vs 52 min) — it wins 11 of the 11 tracked centers.
- If budget leads: Plano typically prices $22,134 lower (June 2026); for renters, Plano's typical rent is lower ($1,713 vs $1,986).
- Two workplaces? The Fit Engine weighs both commutes and your budget band together.
Communities to shortlist
In Celina: Wilson Creek Meadows · Apline Ten55 · Bluewood · Carter Ranch
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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