Rowlett, TX vs Sachse, 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.
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.2). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $110,954). Sachse leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rowlett, TX | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#833) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 66,813 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,262 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $110,954 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+22.2 |
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72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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