El Monte, CA 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.
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $59,929). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 103,794 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.5 |
D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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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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