Olathe, KS 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.
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Olathe leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 26.8 min). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 30). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Olathe, KS | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#662) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 147,461 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,222 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $108,077 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+2.5 |
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73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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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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