Middleton, WI 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.
Middleton
72.2
#920 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Middleton leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 26.8 min). Middleton leads in walk score (46 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $87,333).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middleton, WI | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#920) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 22,967 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $624,004 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $87,333 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+2.5 |
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72.2 Score
Middleton, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$624,004
Population
22,967
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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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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