Lake Forest, CA 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.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Lake Forest leads in walk score (41 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 181). Lake Forest leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 85,840 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+40.9 |
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65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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C-
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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