Rockwall, TX vs Walker, MI
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
Walker
70.9
#1051 nationally
Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $72,020). Walker leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.2 min). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | Walker, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 70.9 (#1051) |
| Population | 52,918 | 25,289 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $363,095 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $72,020 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+5.4 |
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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70.9 Score
Walker, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$363,095
Population
25,289
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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