Melbourne, FL 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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $60,917). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 26.8 min). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 86,960 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+2.5 |
D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
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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