At a Glance
Median Income
$113,600
$44,441 per capita
Home Value
$342,400
Zillow: $368,510
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
1,363/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $368,510. 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 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,363/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population64,139
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density3,091/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,600
Per Capita$44,441
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$342,400
Rent$1,964
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$368,510
Housing Units22,102
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property1,363/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary214/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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