Rockwall, TX vs Skokie, IL
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
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 24). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.6). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $91,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 52,918 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+42.0 |
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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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74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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