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Plano vs. Richardson: Side by Side

Neighbors on the DART Red Line. Richardson is closer to Dallas and smaller, about 29 square miles and 119,000 people; Plano has about 72 square miles and 285,000 people.

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Plano and Richardson, line by line

Plano compared with Richardson
ComparedPlanoRichardson
CountyCollin, with a small part in DentonDallas (a small part in Collin)
Population, 2020 Census285,494119,469
Land areaAbout 72 square milesAbout 29 square miles
People per square mile3,9804,180
ZIP codes75023 · 75024 · 75025 · 75074 · 75075 · 75093 · 7509475080 · 75081 · 75082 · 75083 · 75085
DistanceAbout 20 miles to downtown DallasAbout 15 miles to downtown Dallas
Getting aroundDART Red LineDART, Red and Orange lines
Places to knowTaverna Rossa · Lockhart Smokehouse · Smokin' GrillTen50 BBQ · Jeng Chi Restaurant & Bakery · Eiland Coffee Roasters

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (population and land area); counties, ZIP codes and distances from each city's page on this site; places opened and checked one by one. Distances are approximate miles to the downtown named. The school district depends on the exact address, not the city; official ratings for every campus are on TXschools.gov.

Which one fits your move?

  • If you want a train

    Both have DART. Richardson has the Red and Orange lines; Plano, the Red.

  • If you count the miles

    Richardson is about 15 miles from downtown Dallas. Plano is about 20.

  • Check the county

    Richardson is mostly in Dallas County, with a part in Collin. Plano is mostly in Collin.

  • If you like theater and parks

    Richardson has the Eisemann Center and 417-acre Breckinridge Park. Plano has Arbor Hills, Oak Point and the Courtyard Theater.

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