Fort Lauderdale, FL 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Fort Lauderdale leads in walk score (56 vs 24). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $75,376). Fort Lauderdale leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 184,255 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+40.9 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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C-
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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