Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129). Round Rock leads in school rating (8.4 vs 7.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 967,862 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+2.5 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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