Round Rock, TX vs Texarkana, 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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $48,054). Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 26.8 min). Texarkana leads in cost of living index (93 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 139,077 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+48.7 |
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
76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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