College Station, 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $52,397). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 26.8 min). College Station leads in walk score (34 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 125,192 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+2.5 |
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
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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