Arlington, TX vs Round Rock, 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.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $71,736). Arlington leads in walk score (38 vs 32). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 398,431 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+2.5 |
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70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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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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