Rockville, MD vs Temple, 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
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 8.7). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $61,003). Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Temple, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 76.1 (#388) |
| Population | 67,297 | 93,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $248,213 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+16.2 |
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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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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