Rockwall, Texas

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Southwest Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.4

C-

out of 100

Overview

Rockwall is a Texas city with a population of approximately 52,918, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $480,713. Median household income is $114,799.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 52,918 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $480,713 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $114,799 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30.2 minutes
  • Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

52,918

Source: Census ACS

$480,713

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$114,799

Source: Census ACS

30.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

113 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Rockwall County (county-level results)

29%
70%
Democrat 18,092
Republican 43,542
Leans R+40.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 42.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 42.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 60.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.4

Location

Rockwall, TX (32.9311, -96.4594)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.