Arvada, CO vs Rockwall, 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 121,414 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+40.9 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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