Round Rock, TX vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $71,287). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 32). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 139,077 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.1 |
| 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+9.8 |
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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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