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Rockwall.
About
Life in Rockwall
This is a prosperous Dallas suburb that's definitely grown up and continues to expand—population jumped over 12% recently and you'll see new development everywhere. The median household income around $115K and median home prices near $412k reflect an affluent area, though you should know housing isn't cheap and rental availability is tight with only 8% of units vacant. The community skews family-oriented with 61% married-couple households and a median age around 39, which shapes the vibe—good schools through Rockwall ISD, youth sports programs, and fairly active family life.
Rockwall at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+14.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rockwall: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rockwall, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (17.2%), and 6.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.7%
of households
Married Couples
63.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
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 39% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Rockwall
In Rockwall, rent runs 39% above the TX average, and home values are 45% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,032
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $472,474 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Rockwall and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockwall is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rockwall 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
Commute31.8 min avg
How Rockwall residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rockwall, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 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 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rockwall runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
110.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,014.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rockwall 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 Rockwall, 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 Rockwall, 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
Rockwall 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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rockwall
Rockwall has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Rowlett
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Sunnyvale
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas
Psychiatric · 13.4 mi away · Garland
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.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rockwall
Rockwall's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 48.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rockwall (within 15 miles)
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, 100 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rockwall
Rockwall has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (100 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rockwall
Rockwall County Library
1215 E Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall
Cities Near Rockwall
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rockwall FAQ
Is Rockwall, Texas affordable?⌄
Rockwall's median rent is $1,947/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $115,580/year. Median home value is $411,700.
Is Rockwall, Texas safe?⌄
Rockwall's violent crime rate was 111 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 1014 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rockwall, Texas?⌄
Rockwall has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rockwall, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Rockwall is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,947/month and median household income is $115,580/year. The median home value is $411,700. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rockwall, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Rockwall is 32 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