Living in Rowlett, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rowlett · Census data 2020–2024
Rowlett has 65,463 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $112,081 (43% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $368,800, the median rent is $1,990/month.
Rowlett at a glance
- Population
- 65,463
- Median age
- 39.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $112,081State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $368,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,990/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Rowlett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rowlett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rowlett the median home value is $368,800, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,990 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,366 a month in housing costs.
Rowlett median household income
The median household income in Rowlett is $112,081 and the income per person is $46,206. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rowlett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,216
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.79
Rowlett demographics
- Population
- 65,463
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 23,352
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rowlett ›
Education in Rowlett
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Rowlett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rowlett
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Rowlett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett | 65,463 | $112,081 | $368,800 | $1,990 |
| Sachse | 30,491 | $131,808 | $406,200 | $1,798 |
| Garland | 246,844 | $76,320 | $270,800 | $1,641 |
| Rockwall | 51,168 | $115,580 | $411,700 | $1,947 |
| Heath | 10,777 | $220,828 | $766,900 | $3,501 |
| Murphy | 21,188 | $175,699 | $555,500 | $2,847 |
| Wylie | 60,334 | $119,522 | $387,000 | $2,189 |
| Sunnyvale | 8,336 | $170,348 | $565,300 | $1,422 |
| Travis Ranch | 9,025 | $83,801 | $345,400 | $2,252 |
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What is the median household income in Rowlett, TX?
The median household income in Rowlett is $112,081, 43% 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 Rowlett?
The median home value in Rowlett is $368,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rowlett?
The median gross rent in Rowlett is $1,990 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Rowlett, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Rowlett?
The median age in Rowlett is 39.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rowlett?
The average commute to work in Rowlett is 31 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rowlett?
The unemployment rate in Rowlett is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rowlett?
37.9% of adults in Rowlett 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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