Newark, CA 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.
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 195). Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 32). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 46,929 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.5 |
D-
62.4 Score
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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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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