Midland, TX 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.
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Midland leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 26.8 min). Midland leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $90,448).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#638) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 138,397 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,692 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $90,448 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.5 | R+2.5 |
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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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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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