Dallas, 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $61,899). Round Rock leads in school rating (8.4 vs 5.8). Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Low |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+2.5 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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