Northampton, MA 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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $80,981). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 29,370 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | R+2.5 |
D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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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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