
Community Profile
Find out what makes Rockwall great – by the numbers. It’s an overview of what you’ll find in Rockwall, with information on our population, industry clusters, home values, education, and more.
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 | 43,157 |
Number of Households | 15,971 |
Source: JobsEQ Economic Overview
Rockwall | National avg. | |
Median home values | $ 291,493 | $ 244,054 |
Average home sale | $ 288,600 | $ 236,900 |
Source: Zillow.com
Rockwall | Texas avg. | National avg. | |
Median household income | $ 92,269 | $ 59,570 | $ 60,293 |
Source: JobsEQ Economic Overview
Consolidated tax rate: 2.0629% – 30% lower than many of the surrounding communities in DFW. Rockwall benefits from no special taxing jurisdiction, such as a community college, hospital, or municipal utility district.
Source: CollinCAD.org, and DallasCAD.org.
Rockwall | DFW avg. | National avg. | |
High school graduates | 92.2% | 84.3% | 88.8% |
Residents with bachelor’s degree or higher | 44.4% | 30% | 32.9% |
Rockwall ISD is Rated “A” by the Texas Accountability Rating System – a designation only the top 15% of schools in the state receive.
Sources: The National Center for Education Statistics, Jobs EQ Economic Overview, US Census Bureau
Market Accessibility
Interstate 30 runs directly through Rockwall with access to Interstates 35, 20, 635, US Hwy 75, and Hwy 190. We’re within a 33-mile radius of six 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
47% of those employed in Rockwall work in Management, Business, Science & Arts
Source: Data USA
Plastics Product Manufacturing
Concentration of workers: 179% higher than the national average
Average wage: $60,374
Source: JobsEQ Data, 2019Q4
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Concentration of workers: 82% higher than the national average
Average wage: $52,609
Source: JobsEQ Data, 2019Q4

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.