Macon, GA vs Rockwall, 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.
Macon
72
#937 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $48,897). Macon leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 30.2 min). Macon leads in walk score (30 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Macon, GA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#937) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 156,512 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,257 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $48,897 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 24 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.4 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Macon is missing data for 1 metric that Rockwall has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
Southeast
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C-
70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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