Forest Grove, OR 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.
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $77,977). Forest Grove leads in walk score (41 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Grove, OR | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1584) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 26,799 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,407 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $77,977 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | R+2.5 |
D
66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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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