Nashville, TN 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.
Nashville
66.8
#1501 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $68,134). Round Rock leads in school rating (8.4 vs 5.8). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 689,447 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | R+2.5 |
D
66.8 Score
Nashville, TN
Music City with booming growth
Median Home
$434,068
Population
689,447
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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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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