Apex, NC vs Round Rock, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 26). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 72,225 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+2.5 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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