Grayslake, IL 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.
Grayslake
76.3
#362 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 28). Grayslake leads in median household income ($110,662 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grayslake, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#362) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 20,954 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,561 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $110,662 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+2.5 |
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76.3 Score
Grayslake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,561
Population
20,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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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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