Gurnee, 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.
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 30,193 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+2.5 |
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73.9 Score
Gurnee, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,421
Population
30,193
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
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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