Round Rock, TX vs South Gate, 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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $67,188). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 139,077 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Low | 14.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+32.9 |
C
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-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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