Dickinson, ND 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.
Dickinson
74.6
#572 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.1). Dickinson leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 30.2 min). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $75,767).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, ND | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#572) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 25,130 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $334,159 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $75,767 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+65.6 | R+40.9 |
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74.6 Score
Dickinson, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$334,159
Population
25,130
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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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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