Hercules, 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.
Hercules
63.3
#1776 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 171). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 40.4 min). Hercules leads in median household income ($125,880 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hercules, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1776) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 26,582 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $743,984 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $125,880 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 40.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+2.5 |
D
63.3 Score
Hercules, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$743,984
Population
26,582
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
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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