Living in Rockwall, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockwall · Census data 2020–2024
Rockwall has 51,168 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $115,580 (47% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $411,700, the median rent is $1,947/month.
Rockwall at a glance
- Population
- 51,168
- Median age
- 39.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $115,580State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $411,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,947/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Rockwall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rockwall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockwall the median home value is $411,700, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,947 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,542 a month in housing costs.
Rockwall median household income
The median household income in Rockwall is $115,580 and the income per person is $52,156. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rockwall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,328
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.78
Rockwall demographics
- Population
- 51,168
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 18,273
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockwall ›
Education in Rockwall
48.6% of adults 25 and older in Rockwall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockwall
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Rockwall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | 51,168 | $115,580 | $411,700 | $1,947 |
| Fate | 22,884 | $132,752 | $384,300 | $2,500 |
| Heath | 10,777 | $220,828 | $766,900 | $3,501 |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 4,511 | $204,773 | $629,400 | — |
| Rowlett | 65,463 | $112,081 | $368,800 | $1,990 |
| Lavon | 6,498 | $131,303 | $394,300 | $2,203 |
| Royse City | 20,037 | $116,660 | $322,500 | $2,078 |
| Travis Ranch | 9,025 | $83,801 | $345,400 | $2,252 |
| Sachse | 30,491 | $131,808 | $406,200 | $1,798 |
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What is the median household income in Rockwall, TX?
The median household income in Rockwall is $115,580, 47% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rockwall?
The median home value in Rockwall is $411,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rockwall?
The median gross rent in Rockwall is $1,947 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Rockwall, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Rockwall?
The median age in Rockwall is 39.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rockwall?
The average commute to work in Rockwall is 32 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockwall?
The unemployment rate in Rockwall is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockwall?
48.6% of adults in Rockwall have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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