Ankeny, IA vs Rowlett, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Ankeny leads in walk score (34 vs 19). Ankeny leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 32.6 min). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $101,151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 74,458 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+22.2 |
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77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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