Naperville, IL 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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $102,891). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 32). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 149,424 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | Low |
| School Rating | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+2.5 |
C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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