At a Glance
Median Income
$113,600
$44,441 per capita
Home Value
$342,400
Zillow: $364,063
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
1,315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
10.3% smoking rate
How Rowlett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rowlett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rowlett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rowlett residents earn a median household income of $113,600 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,441. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Rowlett is $342,400 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,063. Median rent is $1,964/month, with 27.1% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Rowlett reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,315/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Rowlett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rowlett 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
Population64,139
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density3,091/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,600
Per Capita$44,441
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$342,400
Rent$1,964
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$364,063
Housing Units22,102
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property1,315/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault110/100K
Burglary106/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation469 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rowlett was founded in 1952.
The median home in Rowlett was built in 1995.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.2% 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.