Pasadena, TX 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 32). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 146,716 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+2.5 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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