Linden, NJ 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.
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Linden leads in walk score (63 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $86,801). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Linden, NJ | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1401) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 43,950 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,705 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $86,801 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | R+2.5 |
D+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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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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