# Living in McLendon-Chisholm, TX: Realust Score 89

> Source: Realust (realust.com), data as of October 2026. Cite: https://realust.com/city/mclendon-chisholm/

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County: Rockwall
Realust Score: 89/100 (A, Excellent), tied for #13 of 84. Base 87 + price-tier bonus 2.
Category scores: Prosperity 100, Schools 87, Safety 90, Lifestyle 86, Market 67, Affordability 92, Commute 51, Growth 80
Median home price: $569K
Population: 4,511
Market momentum: Growing (home prices -13.1% over 1 year, +56.9% over 5 years)

A quiet, rural community offering large lots and country living just minutes from Rockwall amenities.

Strengths:
- Space and privacy with large lots
- Low crime, quiet atmosphere
- No city property tax

Trade-offs:
- Very limited commercial services
- Septic and well water common
- Must drive for all shopping and dining

Data:
- Demographics / Population: Total Population 4,511; People per sq mile 359; 5-Year Growth +54.9%
- Demographics / Mobility & Migration: Moved Last Year 12.3%; Same Home 1+ Year 87.7%; From Out of State 2.6%; From Different County 7.1%
- Demographics / Age Distribution: Under 18 27.7%; 25-34 7.6%; 35-44 16.9%; 65+ 7.0%; Median Age 39.8 years
- Demographics / Households: Avg Household Size 3.3; Family Households 89.5%; Homeownership Rate 98.5%; With Kids 48.5%; Married 86.0%; Single Parent 0.7%; Living Alone 9.7%; Seniors Alone 2.3%
- Demographics / Education Level: High School+ 93.7%; Bachelor's+ 51.3%; Graduate Degree 17.9%
- Demographics / Connectivity & Remote Work: Broadband Access 98.7%; Have Computer 100.0%; Work From Home 21.0%
- Real Estate / Home Prices: Per Sq Ft $214; Starter Home $499,990; Median Price $568,990; Premium Home $799,000
- Real Estate / Home Price Trends: 1-Year Change -13.1%; 5-Year Change +56.9%
- Real Estate / Market Health: Active Listings 264; Median Days on Market 95; Under Contract 19.3%; Price Reduced 4.5%; Sale-to-List Ratio 97.4%
- Real Estate / Market Insights: Cheaper to Buy $623/mo; Balanced 4.2 mo; Rental Yield 7.4%; Income to Buy 2.8x; vs Region Avg -5%
- Real Estate / Fit Scores: Remote Work Fit 80; Family Fit 64; Investment 77
- Real Estate / Typical Home: Sq Ft 3,165; Beds 4.1; Baths 4.1; Lot Sq Ft 40,427; Year Built 2021; Garage 2.5-car
- Real Estate / Property Mix: Single Family 99.5%; Townhome 0%; Condo 0%
- Real Estate / Common Features: Pool 2%; Garage 99.5%; Single Story 38%; Fireplace 18%; Central Air 5%
- Real Estate / Costs & Ownership: Est. Monthly Payment $2,877; Median Rent $3,500; Avg HOA Fee $64/mo; Have HOA 5%
- Real Estate / Investment Indicators: Rental Vacancy 3.5%; New Construction 93.5%; Per Bedroom $140,309
- Lifestyle / Lifestyle Scores: Area Feel Rural; Family Friendly 8; Outdoor Activities 4.7; Nightlife 4; Health & Fitness 6.7; Diversity 6; Weather 6.7
- Lifestyle / Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles): Restaurants 33; Parks 3; Gyms 11; Coffee 6; Bars 1; Daycares 60+; Hospitals 2; Dentists 10; Dog Parks 60+
- Lifestyle / Getting Around: Walk Score 1; Bike Score 24
- Lifestyle / Seasonal Temperatures (high / low): January 56° / 39°; April 74° / 55°; July 94° / 77°; October 77° / 59°
- Lifestyle / Annual Conditions: Sunny Days/Year 209; Rainy Days/Year 156; Annual Rainfall 55.9"
- Crime & Safety / Safety Overview: Violent crime (per 1,000) 0.82; Property crime (per 1,000) 4.28
- Crime & Safety / Violent Crime (per 100,000): Assault 0; Robbery 0; Murder 0; Rape 0
- Crime & Safety / Property Crime (per 100,000): Burglary 0; Theft 0; Vehicle Theft 0
- Job Market / Income: Median Household $204,773; Average Household $268,849; Per Capita $83,131
- Job Market / Employment: Unemployment Rate 2.3%; Job Growth (1 yr) +11.7%; Poverty Rate 0.9%
- Job Market / Income Distribution: $150k+ 68.3%; $100k-$150k 18.3%; $75k-$100k 4.4%; $50k-$75k 2.6%; $25k-$50k 4.2%; Under $25k 2.1%
- Education / School District: Primary district Rockwall ISD; District Grade A; State Ranking Top 14%
- Education / Schools: Elementary 16; Middle 3; High School 3
- Education / Academic Info: Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1
- Education / Graduation Rates (Class of 2024): Graduation Rate 99.0%; Dropout Rate 0.3%
- Education / College Readiness (Class of 2023): Took SAT/ACT 88%; College Ready 23.0%; TSI Ready 37.7%
- Transportation / Mobility Scores: Walk Score 1; Bike Score 24
- Transportation / Commute: Avg Minutes 39; Drive Alone 74.1%; Carpool 4.4%; Work from Home 21.0%
- Transportation / Distance To: Downtown Dallas 29.7 mi; DFW Airport 48 mi; Love Field 36.5 mi
- Cost of Living / Cost Index (100 = National Average): Overall 101; Housing 113; Utilities 97; Groceries 100; Transportation 102; Healthcare 100
- Cost of Living / Monthly Utilities: Electric $142; Water $52; Gas $44; Internet $72
- Cost of Living / Everyday Costs: Monthly Groceries (Family of 4) $823; Gas Price (per gallon) $2.82
- Cost of Living / Taxes: Sales Tax Rate 8.3%; Property Tax Rate 2.2%

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