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Rowlett.
About
Life in Rowlett
Rowlett is an upscale suburban community that appeals strongly to families and established professionals, evidenced by its high median household income of $112,081 and nearly 38% college-educated population. Housing is expensive—median home values sit around $368,800 with median rent at $1,990 monthly—which filters who can afford to live here. The job market is solid with 4.0% unemployment, and most residents commute about 31 minutes to work, often heading west toward Dallas via the Blue Line DART station or major highways like I-30 and the Bush Turnpike.
Rowlett at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
14.9%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Population Growth
+8.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rowlett: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rowlett, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.4%), and 13.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.4%
of households
Married Couples
63.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
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 42% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Rowlett
In Rowlett, rent runs 42% above the TX average, and home values are 30% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,867
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $362,534 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Rowlett and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rowlett is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rowlett 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
Commute31.2 min avg
How Rowlett residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rowlett, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 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 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rowlett runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
156.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,166.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rowlett Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Rowlett, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
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
Dallas County, county-wide
Rowlett is about 3% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Rowlett, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Rowlett is about 3% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rowlett 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
41.8"
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 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rowlett
Rowlett has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Rockwall
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas
Psychiatric · 7 mi away · Garland
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rowlett
Rowlett's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rowlett (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Dallas
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas
12.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 588 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
12.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,640 · 73% graduate · median earnings $43,899 (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, 98 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rowlett
Rowlett has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (98 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rowlett
Rowlett Public Library
3900 Main St Suite 200, Rowlett
Cities Near Rowlett
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rowlett FAQ
Is Rowlett, Texas affordable?⌄
Rowlett's median rent is $1,990/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $112,081/year. Median home value is $368,800.
Is Rowlett, Texas safe?⌄
Rowlett's violent crime rate was 157 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 1167 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rowlett, Texas?⌄
Rowlett has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rowlett, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Rowlett is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,990/month and median household income is $112,081/year. The median home value is $368,800. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rowlett, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Rowlett is 31 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