Rockwall, TX vs Sioux Falls, SD
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.
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 30.2 min). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 52,918 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | R+12.7 |
C-
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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C
75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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