Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Plano
Plano, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$553
Population
12,763
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Delight in small-town tranquility on the cusp of Chicagoland
Suburban
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Rural
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Quiet
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Historic
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Lush
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Active
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Commuter
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Situated in Kendall County about 20 miles southwest of Naperville, Plano is a peaceful suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Plano exudes a distinct rural feel with plenty of surrounding farmland and fresh produce available. Plano’s history is preserved in the downtown area, brimming with restaurants, bars, and specialty shops in historic buildings. Plano also contains the Farnsworth House, a modernist glass house designed by Mies van der Rohe, which attracts visitors from all over the world. Plano residents enjoy abundant recreational opportunities at Silver Springs State Park and the Cedardell Golf Club. Convenient access to U.S. 34 brings Plano to Naperville and Chicago in about an hour’s drive.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,274
Average: $84,862
Education
2,035
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,869
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plano has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Plano, IL is $553 for one bedroom, and $955 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plano has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$553/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plano, IL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
528 Students
Public
Grades K-5
326 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
345 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
791 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Big Rock Forest Preserve
- Silver Springs Fish and Wildlife Area
- Laws of Nature Center
- Bliss Woods Forest Preserve
- Blackberry Farm
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.