Rockwall, TX Housing Market & City Data

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Average City Rating
45,888
Population Estimate
$260,347
Median Home Value
96.2%
Employment Rate
42.6%
Bachelor's Degree+

Rockwall City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Rockwall home.

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Missy Wadham

Rockwall, Texas, offers a harmonious blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. Situated approximately 25 miles east of downtown Dallas, residents benefit from a peaceful environment with the convenience of city amenities nearby. The city is renowned for its scenic views of Lake Ray Hubbard, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and lakeside relaxation. Families are particularly drawn to Rockwall due to its top-rated public schools and safe, family-friendly neighborhoods. The vibrant downtown area, rich with historic charm, features unique shops, local eateries, and hosts various community events throughout the year. However, potential challenges include traffic congestion during peak hours and limited public transportation options. Additionally, as the city grows, property values and living costs have seen an uptick. Nonetheless, for those seeking a community that offers both a high quality of life and proximity to a major metropolitan area, Rockwall presents a compelling choice.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$204
Median Listing Price$565,969
Median Days on Market67
Active Listings619
New Listings128
Total Listings (Active + Pending)796
Avg Listing Price$687,476
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-2%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-9%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.26
Family Dual Income61.6
Median Household Income$95,653
Median Individual Income$45,848
Home Ownership76.2%
Home Value$260,347
Median Rent$1,295
Rent Burden28.8%
Poverty4.6%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED7.3%
  • Highschool Education15.8%
  • Some College34.3%
  • Bachelors Degree26.7%
  • Graduate Degree15.9%
  • Total College or Above42.6%
  • Stem Degree38.1%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.9%
  • Female51.1%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married60.1%
  • Divorced9.7%
  • Never Married25.1%
  • Widowed5.1%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityRockwall
State IDTX
Population45,888

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1829.0%
19–2910.1%
30–3913.3%
40–4915.8%
Age Group% of Population
50–5913.8%
60–699.0%
70–796.1%
80+3.0%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation68.0%
Unemployment Rate3.8%
Disabled9.1%

ETHNICITY

White85.3%
Black6.1%
Asian3.1%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other1.7%
Multiple3.2%

OTHER

Hispanic17.2%
Limited English2.0%
Health Uninsured10.4%
Veteran7.8%

Local Discussions

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Neighborhoods in Rockwall, TX

Get to know neighborhoods in Rockwall, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Hickory Ridge Park

    Hickory Ridge ↗

    Median asking price
    $262,450
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    97
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.2/10 · 5 schools

  • Northshore Park

    Northshore ↗

    Median asking price
    $382,450
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    36
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    8/10 · 5 schools

  • Buffalo Creek Golf Club

    Buffalo Creek Golf Club ↗

    Median asking price
    $649,495
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    26
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.5/10 · 4 schools

  • Rockwall Lake

    Rockwall Lake Estates ↗

    Median asking price
    $1,800
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    26
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.8/10 · 5 schools

  • Lakeside Village Neighborhood

    Lakeside Village ↗

    Median asking price
    $410,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    24
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    8/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.