Newton, MA 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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.0). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 88,415 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+40.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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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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