Rockville, MD 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 157). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $114,799).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 67,297 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+40.9 |
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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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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