Richmond, CA 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.
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 25.3). Richmond leads in walk score (59 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richmond, CA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.3 (#1940) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 114,106 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,065 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $86,618 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 34.6 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+40.9 |
D-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
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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