Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 238,643 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | Low |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+2.5 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
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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