Mountain Brook, AL 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.
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $102,891). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 26.8 min). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 21,737 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+2.5 |
D+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
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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