Rockwall, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 15% for annual snowfall
- bottom 6% for cost of living
Rockwall is a mid-size city in Texas with about 48,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, annual snowfall, and broadband access. It rates lower on school quality and cost of living.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.8 in2.3 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$115k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$67kbetter than 6% of US places
Home Value$355k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 10% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.68%better than 18% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.90%better than 79% of US places
Unemployment3.1%better than 58% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.5 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 65% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.6better than 83% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 71% of US places
School Quality35.8better than 9% of US places
Violent Crime673/100kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Crime1547/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Community
Population47,85997th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.639th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3864th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.8%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.7%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 24% of US places
Walkability8.7/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance26 mibetter than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.6%better than 85% of US places
Amenities Nearby30.30better than 28% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rockwall an affordable place to live?
- Rockwall is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $67k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rockwall?
- The median home value in Rockwall is $355k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rockwall?
- Median household income in Rockwall is $115k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rockwall?
- Median gross rent in Rockwall is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rockwall safe?
- Rockwall is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 673/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 1547/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rockwall?
- Rockwall averages 85°F in July and 46°F in January, with 37.5 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rockwall?
- Public-school quality in Rockwall is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rockwall?
- The average one-way commute in Rockwall is 30 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)