Glendale Heights, IL 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.
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 24). Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.0). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $83,588).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale Heights, IL | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#295) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 32,409 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,643 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $83,588 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+40.9 |
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76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
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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