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Arlington, TX vs Round Rock, TX
Arlington, TX vs Round Rock, TX: What the data shows
Arlington, TX is in Arlington, TX while Round Rock, TX is in Round Rock, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, Round Rock, TX is the more affordable option at $420,000 median — $10,000 less than Arlington, TX's $430,000. WYLT rates Arlington, TX as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Round Rock, TX as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Arlington, TX has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Round Rock, TX has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Arlington, TX has Low flood risk and Round Rock, TX has High flood risk.
Round Rock, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Arlington, TX scores 6/100 (car-dependent) versus Round Rock, TX's 39/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Round Rock, TX has the higher school rating — Arlington, TX rates 6.8/10 and Round Rock, TX rates 7.1/10.
| Category | Arlington, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Settle here |
| Median Price | $430K | $420K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $85K | $110K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Low ✓ More stable | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 6/100 | 39/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 34/100 ✓ Better transit | 20/100 |
| Bike Score | 32/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 38 min | 26 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Low | Low |
| Flood Risk | Low ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with young childrenCommuters to downtown Dallas or nearby citiesHomebuyers looking for a stable and growing community | Families with young childrenRemote workers looking for a quiet environmentFirst-time homebuyers |
Bottom line
For families with young children, Round Rock is a slightly better choice due to its higher school ratings and more walkable downtown area. However, if commute time to downtown is a top priority, Arlington's closer proximity to Dallas makes it a better fit. Arlington is also more suitable for buyers who prefer a more established community with higher home values.
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