Rockwall, TX vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.7). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 197). Walnut Creek leads in walk score (41 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 52,918 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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