Rowlett, TX vs San Gabriel, 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.
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 19). Rowlett leads in cost of living index (112 vs 175). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $84,056).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rowlett, TX | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#833) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 66,813 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,262 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $110,954 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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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65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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