Big Spring, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $65,418). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 21). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 22,373 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+2.5 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
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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