Punta Gorda, FL 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.
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in walk score (24 vs 14). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $75,898). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Punta Gorda, FL | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#651) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 20,227 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,133 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $75,898 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.0 | R+40.9 |
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74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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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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