Rockwall County, Texas
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
- top 1% for broadband access
- top 7% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for monthly rent
Rockwall County is a county in Texas with about 111,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and income tax. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and monthly rent.
Official websiterockwallcountytexas.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.8 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$121k99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$67kbetter than 3% of US counties
Home Value$364k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 2% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.74%better than 7% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.92%better than 78% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 68% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.9 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 86% of US counties
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.7better than 29% of US counties
Air Quality34 AQIbetter than 85% of US counties
School Quality48.0better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime711/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime1283/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Community
Population110,63183rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.619th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9943rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.7%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.4%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time33 minbetter than 7% of US counties
Walkability7.7/20better than 84% of US counties
Airport Distance26 mibetter than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.5%better than 99% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.02better than 89% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rockwall County an affordable place to live?
- Rockwall County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $67k, better than 3% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rockwall County?
- The median home value in Rockwall County is $364k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rockwall County?
- Median household income in Rockwall County is $121k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rockwall County?
- Median gross rent in Rockwall County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rockwall County safe?
- Rockwall County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 711/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 1283/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rockwall County?
- Rockwall County averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 40.9 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rockwall County?
- Public-school quality in Rockwall County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rockwall County?
- The average one-way commute in Rockwall County is 33 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)