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Rockwall, Texas Community Profile
With information on our population, industry clusters, home values, education, and more, find out what makes Rockwall great – by the numbers.
About Rockwall
Population | 47,251 |
Number of Households | 15,654 |
Source: US Census Bureau estimates
Rockwall | |
Median Home Sale Price | $ 370,000 |
Average Cost (per square foot) | $ 165 |
Source: MetroTex MLS for Rockwall County 2021
Rockwall | Texas avg. | National avg. | |
Median household income | $ 95,653 | $ 63,826 | $ 67,521 |
Source: US Census Bureau estimates
Consolidated Property Tax Rate: $1.9367 per $100 of assessed valuation, which is up to 40% less than surrounding communities with an industrial base. Rockwall benefits from no special taxing jurisdiction, such as a community college, hospital, or municipal utility district – despite having all these services.
Source: CollinCAD.org, and DallasCAD.org.
Rockwall | Texas avg. | National avg. | |
High school graduates | 93.0% | 84.4% | 88.5% |
Residents with at least bachelor’s degree | 42.6% | 30.7% | 32.9% |
Rockwall ISD is Rated “A” by the Texas Accountability Rating System, putting RISD in the top 20% of all districts in the state.
Sources: US Census Bureau estimates
Market Accessibility
Rockwall is just off of Interstate 30 with access to Interstates 35, 20, 635, US Hwy 75, and Hwy 190, and within a 33-mile radius of 6 municipal and international airports and served by Genesee & Wyoming rail.
We have eleven colleges and universities as well as the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, a key offering of the Rockwall ISD. The Academy offers students an opportunity to explore career options and professional certifications. Students may also take classes at Collin College and Texas Tech University in pursuit of Associates and Bachelors degrees.
Employment by Occupation
49% of those employed in Rockwall work in Management, Business, Science & Arts
Source: Data USA
Plastics Product Manufacturing
Concentration of workers: 171% higher than the national average
Average wage: $66,965
Source: JobsEQ Economic Overview
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Concentration of workers: 88% higher than the national average
Average wage: $50,039
Source: JobsEQ Data 2021Q2

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With plenty of available land, financial incentives, and an educated, experienced workforce, Rockwall may just be your new home. Drop us a line to learn more.