Mountain View, CA 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.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 285). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 81,785 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+40.9 |
D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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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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