Round Rock, TX vs Schenectady, NY
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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $54,650). Schenectady leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 139,077 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Low | 17.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+10.8 |
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75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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