City profile
Plano, IL
Kendall County · Population 12,203
Plano is a town in Kendall County, IL with about 12,203 residents and a typical home value near $231,000. It is 21 miles from Naperville, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
189
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$230,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,651
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 80/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
38 mi to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
12,203
Black population
1.3%
County
Kendall County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 12,203 residents
- Typical home value about $231,000
- 21 miles from Naperville, IL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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