Round Rock, TX vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 28). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 112). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 139,077 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+13.2 |
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
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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