Rockwall, TX vs Watertown, 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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 30.2 min). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.3). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $61,320).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 52,918 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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