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El Paso, TX vs Round Rock, TX
El Paso, TX vs Round Rock, TX: What the data shows
El Paso, TX is in El Paso, TX while Round Rock, TX is in Round Rock, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, El Paso, TX is the more affordable option at $84,000 median — $336,000 less than Round Rock, TX's $420,000. WYLT rates El Paso, TX as “Hard pass” — a neighborhood WYLT does not recommend — and Round Rock, TX as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Round Rock, TX has the stronger safety profile of the two. El Paso, TX has High violent crime and High property crime. Round Rock, TX has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, El Paso, TX has Low flood risk and Round Rock, TX has High flood risk.
Round Rock, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. El Paso, TX scores 21/100 (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 — El Paso, TX rates 7/10 and Round Rock, TX rates 7.1/10.
| Category | El Paso, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Hard pass | Settle here |
| Median Price | $84K ✓ Lower price | $420K |
| Median Rent | $502 ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $14K | $110K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | High | Moderate ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 21/100 | 39/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 24/100 ✓ Better transit | 20/100 |
| Bike Score | 25/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | N/A | 26 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | F | A ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | High | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | High | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Flood Risk | Low ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Air Quality | Poor | Good ✓ Cleaner air |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7/10 | 7.1/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Low-cost urban livingDog lovers looking for rescue opportunitiesPeople with limited commuting options | Families with young childrenRemote workers looking for a quiet environmentFirst-time homebuyers |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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