Living in Rollingwood, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rollingwood · Census data 2020–2024
Rollingwood has 1,316 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $240,114 (206% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Rollingwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rollingwood at a glance
- Population
- 1,316
- Median age
- 46.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $240,114State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 90.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Rollingwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 206% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 605% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Rollingwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rollingwood the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Rollingwood median household income
The median household income in Rollingwood is $240,114 and the income per person is $118,371. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rollingwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 471
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.94
Rollingwood demographics
- Population
- 1,316
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 447
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rollingwood ›
Education in Rollingwood
90.7% of adults 25 and older in Rollingwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 53.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rollingwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 36.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Rollingwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingwood | 1,316 | $240,114 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| West Lake Hills | 3,285 | $198,125 | $1,664,500 | $3,501 |
| Austin | 979,539 | $93,658 | $555,300 | $1,729 |
| Sunset Valley | 814 | $190,893 | $917,500 | $3,501 |
| Lost Creek | 954 | $165,598 | $1,163,100 | $2,833 |
| Barton Creek | 3,440 | $203,947 | $2,000,001 | $2,268 |
| Shady Hollow | 5,709 | $170,217 | $755,900 | — |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | $190,523 | $826,500 | $1,955 |
| San Leanna | 1,047 | $64,087 | $617,500 | $1,837 |
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What is the median household income in Rollingwood, TX?
The median household income in Rollingwood is $240,114, 206% 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 Rollingwood?
The median home value in Rollingwood is $2,000,001, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rollingwood?
The median gross rent in Rollingwood is $3,501 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Rollingwood, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 206% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 605% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rollingwood?
The median age in Rollingwood is 46.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rollingwood?
The average commute to work in Rollingwood is 17 minutes; 36.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rollingwood?
The unemployment rate in Rollingwood is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rollingwood?
90.7% of adults in Rollingwood 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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