Redmond, WA 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.
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 191). Redmond leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $114,799).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 80,280 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+40.9 |
D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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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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