Rowlett, TX vs West Palm Beach, FL
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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Rowlett leads in crime level (4.2 vs 15.8). West Palm Beach leads in walk score (40 vs 19). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rowlett, TX | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#833) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 66,813 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,262 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $110,954 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+0.8 |
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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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D
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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