Plum, PA 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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 13). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.1 min). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $91,931).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plum, PA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,391 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $91,931 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+2.5 |
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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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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