Barstow, CA 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.
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in walk score (40 vs 32). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 27.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barstow, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1421) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 24,964 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,998 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $52,200 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 30.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+2.5 |
D+
67.4 Score
Barstow, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,998
Population
24,964
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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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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