Athens, AL 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $57,444). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.7). Athens leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 30,904 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+40.9 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C-
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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