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Living in
Heath.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Heath
Heath is a community of 10,218 people in Texas. The median household income is $220,828, median rent runs about $3,501 per month, and median home values are around $766,900. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Heath at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Foreign-Born
2.7%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+21.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.7% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Heath: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Heath, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (18.1%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.1%
of households
Married Couples
78.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 150% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Heath
In Heath, rent runs 150% above the TX average, and home values are 170% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
98.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $706,251 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Heath and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockwall County, which includes Heath, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Heath: Rockwall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockwall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Heath Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute34.6 min avg
How Heath residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Heath, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Heath runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
50.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
342.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Heath Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockwall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockwall County, which includes Heath, the most common type is heat, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Heat | $7,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Heat | $27,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Excessive Heat | $2.3M |
| 2022 | 18 | Drought | $620,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Heat | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 8 | Heat | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Heat | $10.0M |
| 2018 | 2 | Hail | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockwall County, county-wide
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockwall County, which includes Heath, is typically good.
Median AQI
31
Rockwall County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Heath has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 2.58" |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.68" |
| May | 80°F | 63°F | 4.74" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 1.87" |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.15" |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.10" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Heath
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Heath's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Rockwall
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Rowlett
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Sunnyvale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Heath
Heath's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 62.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Heath (within 15 miles)
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,640 · 73% graduate · median earnings $43,899 (10 yrs after entry)
Southwestern Christian College
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 110 students · in-state tuition $14,638 · 64% graduate · median earnings $34,276 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Heath
Heath has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayCities Near Heath
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Heath?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Heath FAQ
Is Heath, Texas affordable?⌄
Heath's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $220,828/year. Median home value is $766,900.
Is Heath, Texas safe?⌄
Heath's violent crime rate was 50 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 342 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Heath, Texas?⌄
Rockwall County, which includes Heath, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Heath, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Heath is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $220,828/year. The median home value is $766,900.
How is the commute in Heath, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Heath is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from