Kirkland, WA vs Rowlett, 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.
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Kirkland leads in walk score (51 vs 19). Kirkland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.2). Rowlett leads in cost of living index (112 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 91,194 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+22.2 |
D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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C-
72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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