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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, Arlington, TX is the more affordable option at $430,000 median — $10,000 less than Round Rock, TX's $440,000. 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 Low flood risk.
Arlington, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Arlington, TX scores 6/100 (car-dependent) versus Round Rock, TX's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Round Rock, TX has the higher school rating — Arlington, TX rates 6.8/10 and Round Rock, TX rates 7.2/10.
| Category | Arlington, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Settle here |
| Median Price | $430K ✓ Lower price | $440K |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $85K | $105K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Low | Low |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 6/100 ✓ More walkable | Car-dependent |
| Transit Score | 34/100 ✓ Better transit | 10/100 |
| Bike Score | 32/100 ✓ More bikeable | 10/100 |
| Commute | 38 min | 25 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Low | Low |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 6.8/10 | 7.2/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with young childrenCommuters to downtown Dallas or nearby citiesHomebuyers looking for a stable and growing community | Families with childrenFirst-time homebuyersIndividuals who value a safe community |
Bottom line
For families with young children, Round Rock is the better choice due to its slightly higher school rating and lower commute time to Austin's city center. For commuters to downtown Dallas, Arlington's 76016 might be more suitable with its shorter drive time.
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