Rockwall, TX vs South Pasadena, 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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 228). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 52,918 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+32.9 |
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
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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