Rockwall, TX vs San Mateo, CA
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.
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 249). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 52,918 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+50.3 |
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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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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