Round Rock, TX vs Sugar Land, TX
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
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 139,077 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+1.6 |
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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C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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