Evanston, IL vs Rockwall, 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.
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 24). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $93,188). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 75,070 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+40.9 |
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74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Midwest
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70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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