Rowlett, TX vs Stamford, CT
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.
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 19). Rowlett leads in cost of living index (112 vs 138). Stamford leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rowlett, TX | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#833) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 66,813 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,262 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $110,954 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | N/A |
C-
72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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