Castle Rock, CO vs Melissa, 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.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 141). Castle Rock leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 32.6 min). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $135,985).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 81,415 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Castle Rock has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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