Independence, KY 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.
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 11). Independence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 108). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $92,355).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 29,503 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+2.5 |
C+
77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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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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