Realust Score
82
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+0.0%
1-year
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+39.0%
5-year
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25
Growing
• 74% velocity
Snapshot
A rapidly growing community blending new development with rural Texas charm in Rockwall County.
Best For:
Families
New Construction
Affordable
19,245
Population
$509,900
Median Home Price
$105,000
Median Income
7.8/10
School Rating
✓ Pros
- Affordable new construction homes
- Brand new schools and facilities
- Small-town atmosphere
✗ Cons
- Limited retail and dining options currently
- Infrastructure still catching up to growth
- Longer commute to Dallas employment centers
Best for Investors
82
Realust Score
B+ – Very Good
73
💰 Prosperity
87
🎓 Schools
87
🛡️ Safety
86
🌳 Lifestyle
71
🏷️ Affordability
76
📊 Market
61
🚗 Commute
84
📈 Growth
Demographics
Population
19,245
Total Population
1,751.0
People per sq mile
+77.3%
5-Year Growth
Age Distribution
32.2%
Under 18
15.8%
25-34
19.2%
35-44
5.0%
65+
Median Age: 34.5 years
Households
3.2
Avg Household Size
84.5%
Family Households
88.8%
Homeownership Rate
Education Level
94.2%
High School+
38.5%
Bachelor's+
12.8%
Graduate Degree
Connectivity & Remote Work
17.5%
🏠 Work From Home
Racial & Ethnic Composition
White
72.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.5%
Black
10.2%
Asian
3.8%
Two or More
3.5%
Foreign Born: 7.8%
Momentum
74
+21
Rising
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
'25
Real Estate
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💡 Market Insights
🐢
Patient Market
Homes take about 72 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
🤝
Typical Negotiations
Homes selling at 97.3% of asking — expect 3-5% negotiation room.
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Healthy Buyer Activity
30% of homes are under contract.
📈
Strong Appreciation
Home values up 39% over 5 years — solid long-term growth.
Home Prices
$196
Per Sq Ft
$434,990
Starter Home
$509,900
Median Price
$674,990
Premium Home
Market Trends
🏠 Home Prices
↓ -7.6%
1-Year Change
+39%
5-Year Change
🏢 Rent Prices
↑ +1.9%
1-Year Change
📊 Home values are cooling while rents are slightly up.
(Source: Redfin, Zillow)
Market Health
262
Active Listings
72
Median Days on Market
29.8%
Under Contract
6%
Price Reduced
97.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
🏷️ Buyer-friendly market - more room to negotiate.
Market Insights
$554/mo
💰 Cheaper to Rent
2.4 mo
📦 Seller's market
4.9%
📈 Rental Yield
4.9x
🏷️ Income to Buy
-13%
📍 vs Region Avg
💼 Investment
80
Strong potential
Typical Home
2,663
Sq Ft
3.9
🛏️ Beds
3.2
🚿 Baths
8,594
🌳 Lot Sq Ft
2022
📅 Year Built
2.3-car
🚗 Garage
Property Mix
100%
🏠 Single Family
0%
🏘️ Townhome
0%
🏢 Condo
Common Features
0.5%
🏊 Pool
100%
🚗 Garage
49%
🏠 Single Story
8.5%
🔥 Fireplace
5%
❄️ Central Air
Costs & Ownership
$2,654
Est. Monthly Payment
$2,100
Median Rent
$73/mo
Avg HOA Fee
7%
Have HOA
Investment Indicators
2.8%
🏢 Rental Vacancy
Low (Good)
0/10
📊 Low Risk
93%
🏗️ New Construction
$134,955
💰 Per Bedroom
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Rural
Lifestyle Scores
8
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
5.3
🏃 Outdoor Activities
6
🌙 Nightlife
6.7
💪 Health & Fitness
7.3
🌍 Diversity
6
☀️ Weather
Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)
🍽️
60+
Restaurants
🌳
34
Parks
💪
36
Gyms
🛒
3
Grocery
☕
36
Coffee
🍺
25
Bars
🎬
1
Theaters
👶
60+
Daycares
🏥
6
Hospitals
💊
14
Pharmacies
🦷
40
Dentists
📚
3
Libraries
🐕
60+
Dog Parks
🏛️
2
Museums
Getting Around
38
🚶 Walk Score
37
🚴 Bike Score
N/A
🚌 Transit Score
Seasonal Temperatures
❄️ January
56°
39° low
🌸 April
74°
55° low
☀️ July
94°
77° low
🍂 October
77°
59° low
Annual Conditions
☀️
211
Sunny Days/Year
🌧️
154
Rainy Days/Year
💧
55.8"
Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Crime & Safety
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Safety Overview
B+
Safety Grade
0.59
Violent Crime Rate
per 1,000 residents
4.83
Property Crime Rate
per 1,000 residents
Violent Crime
36.84
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Murder
22.11
Rape
Rates per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
84.74
Burglary
357.39
Theft
40.53
Vehicle Theft
Rates per 100,000 residents
Job Market
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Income
$105,000
Median Household
$141,383
Average Household
$42,500
Per Capita
Employment
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
+10.8%
Job Growth (1 yr)
4.5%
Poverty Rate
Education
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School District
Rockwall Independent School District ISD
Primary District
A
District Grade
Top 14%
State Ranking
Schools
16
Elementary
3
Middle
3
High School
Academic Info
16.1:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)
99.0%
🎓 Graduation Rate
A
0.3%
📉 Dropout Rate
🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)
88%
📝 Took SAT/ACT
23.0%
🎯 College Ready
C
37.7%
📚 TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT | TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria
Transportation
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Mobility Scores
38
Walk Score
37
Bike Score
N/A
Transit Score
Commute
35
Avg Minutes
72.2%
Drive Alone
8.5%
Carpool
17.5%
Work from Home
Distance To
28.2 mi
Downtown Dallas
46.6 mi
DFW Airport
35 mi
Love Field
⚡ EV Charging
7
Public Stations
6
DC Fast Ports
10
Level 2 Ports
Networks:
ChargePoint Network
Electrify America
Tesla Destination
Cost of Living
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Cost Index (100 = National Average)
100
Overall
113
Housing
97
Utilities
100
Groceries
102
Transportation
100
Healthcare
Monthly Utilities
⚡ Electric
$142
💧 Water
$52
🔥 Gas
$44
📶 Internet
$72
Everyday Costs
$823
Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3
Gas Price (per gallon)
Taxes
8.3%
Sales Tax Rate
2.2%
Property Tax Rate
