Elmhurst, IL 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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmhurst, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#734) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 45,336 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,169 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $143,492 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+2.5 |
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73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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