Round Rock, TX vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 130). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.9 min). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $95,064).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 139,077 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+9.0 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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