Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 32). Round Rock leads in school rating (8.4 vs 6.2). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $85,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 713,252 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+2.5 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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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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