Gaithersburg, MD 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.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 141). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 69,563 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+2.5 |
D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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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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