Round Rock, TX vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.3 min). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 139,077 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Round Rock has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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