Round Rock, TX vs Sumter, SC
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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $48,900). Sumter leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 26.8 min). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Sumter, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 72.5 (#885) |
| Population | 139,077 | 42,766 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $207,039 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $48,900 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Low | 30.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+4.9 |
C
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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C-
72.5 Score
Sumter, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,039
Population
42,766
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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