Lubbock, TX 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.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $58,734). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 26.8 min). Lubbock leads in walk score (39 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 266,878 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | R+2.5 |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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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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