At a Glance
Median Income
$114,926
$51,908 per capita
Home Value
$382,400
Zillow: $474,989
Median Rent
$1,832/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
1,386/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
9.4% smoking rate
How Rockwall Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockwall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockwall a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockwall residents earn a median household income of $114,926 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,908. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockwall is $382,400 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $474,989. Median rent is $1,832/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Rockwall reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,386/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
49.2% of adults in Rockwall hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockwall has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population49,605
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,676/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,926
Per Capita$51,908
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$382,400
Rent$1,832
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$474,989
Housing Units17,789
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property1,386/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault113/100K
Burglary117/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation551 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rockwall was founded in 1854.
The median home in Rockwall was built in 2003.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.