Portage, IN vs Rockwall, 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.
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $71,317). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.4). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portage, IN | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1027) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 38,513 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,590 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $71,317 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Rockwall has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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