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McLendon-Chisholm

Data updated

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Each dot is one of the 84 cities we score — brighter means a higher score. Boundaries, highways and lakes: US Census TIGER.

Prosperity 100 · 26% of scoreSchools 87 · 18% of scoreSafety 90 · 18% of scoreLifestyle 86 · 12% of scoreMarket 67 · 8% of scoreAffordability 92 · 6% of scoreCommute 51 · 6% of scoreGrowth 80 · 6% of score
89AExcellent
Realust Score
87 from eight categories +2 price tier (median ≥ $450K)
Momentum 71 · Growing +19 since 2020
−13.1%Home prices, 1 yr
+56.9%Home prices, 5 yr
  • Prosperity100
  • Schools87
  • Safety90
  • Lifestyle86
  • Market67
  • Affordability92
  • Commute51
  • Growth80

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Realust Score
89
↘ -13.1% 1-year
↗ +56.9% 5-year
'20'21'22'23'24'25
Growing • 71% velocity

💡 Market Insights

🐢
Patient Market
Homes take about 95 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
🤝
Typical Negotiations
Homes selling at 97.4% of asking — expect 3-5% negotiation room.
📈
Strong Appreciation
Home values up 57% over 5 years — solid long-term growth.
🏗️
Major Growth Area
94% of listings are new builds — this area is expanding rapidly.

Home Prices

$214Per Sq Ft
$499,990Starter Home
$568,990Median Price
$799,000Premium Home

Market Trends

🏠 Home Prices
↓ -13.1%
1-Year Change
+56.9%
5-Year Change

Market Health

264Active Listings
95Median Days on Market
19.3%Under Contract
4.5%Price Reduced
97.4%Sale-to-List Ratio
🏷️ Buyer's market: about 33 months of homes for sale, so there's more room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$623/moCheaper to Buy
33 moBuyer's market
7.4%Rental Yield
2.8xIncome to Buy
-5%vs Region Avg
🏠 Remote Work Fit 80
Excellent for remote workers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 64
Good for families
💼 Investment 77
Strong potential

Typical Home

3,165Sq Ft
4.1Beds
4.1Baths
40,427Lot Sq Ft
2021Year Built
2.5-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family99.5%
Townhome0%
Condo0%

Common Features

Pool2%
Garage99.5%
Single Story38%
Fireplace18%
Central Air5%

Costs & Ownership

$2,877Est. Monthly Payment
$3,500Median Rent
$64/moAvg HOA Fee
5%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

3.5%Rental VacancyModerate
0/10Low Risk
93.5%New Construction
$140,309Per Bedroom
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Rural
Best For: Rural Living Privacy Families ★ Investors

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly8
Outdoor Activities4.7
Nightlife4
Health & Fitness6.7
Diversity6
Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

33Restaurants
3Parks
11Gyms
6Coffee
1Bars
60+Daycares
2Hospitals
10Dentists
60+Dog Parks

Getting Around

Averaged across McLendon-Chisholm, weighted by where people live. #83 of 84 cities. Most errands need a car here.

1Walk Score
24Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

McLendon-Chisholm sits in south-central Rockwall County, about six miles south-east of Rockwall, along State Highway 205. It began as two farm settlements and incorporated as one city in 1969.

13 minDrive to downtown Rockwall, off-peak20
38 minDrive to downtown Dallas, off-peak20
10 minDrive to the nearest H-E-B (I-30, Rockwall)20,21
12 minDrive to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall20
A (95)Rockwall-Heath High School, 2026 state rating19
57thFounders Day, held Oct. 17, 20265,6

Day-to-day McLendon-Chisholm1,2,3,9,10,11,15,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33

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  1. 11776 Republic Coffee & Diner
  2. 2Domino's
  3. 3City Hall / Mike Donegan Public Safety Building
  4. 4McLendon-Chisholm Fire Station 1
  5. 5Rockwall County EMS
  6. 6U.S. Post Office (Rockwall)
  7. 7Rockwall County Library
  8. 8Rockwall ISD Administration
  9. 9Ouida Springer Elementary
  10. 10Sharon Shannon Elementary
  11. 11Maurine Cain Middle School
  12. 12Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus
  13. 13Rockwall-Heath High School
  14. 14H-E-B
  15. 15Tom Thumb
  16. 16CVS Pharmacy
  17. 17Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
  18. 18Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Rockwall
  19. 19Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
  20. 20Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care
  21. 21CareNow Urgent Care - Heath
  22. 22The Harbor (Lake Ray Hubbard)
  23. 23Towne Center Park
  24. 24Terry Park boat ramp
Food & coffeeCity servicesHealth careSchoolsShopsParksLocations are approximate.

26 places. Businesses mapped only with 2025-26 evidence. Most daily needs are in Rockwall and Heath, so most points sit outside city limits.

McLendon-Chisholm's year, month by month1,5,6,34,35,36

MonthEventWhere
SpringHelicopter Easter Egg Drop (last confirmed 2022)City-hosted
AprilSpring Cleanup CampaignCitywide
MayRockwall Founders Day (nearby)Downtown Rockwall
OctoberFounders Day: music, food, vendors (57th in 2026)City Hall, 1371 W. FM 550
NovemberHeath Veterans Day ceremony (nearby)Towne Center Park, Heath
Nov-DecHeath Candy Cane Lane Christmas Market (nearby, new 2026)Towne Center Park, Heath

From the city calendar, event listings and Blue Ribbon News. 2026 dates confirmed for Founders Day (Oct. 17) and the nearby Rockwall and Heath events. The egg drop date is from 2022.

Drive times from McLendon-Chisholm City Hall area20

  • H-E-B, Rockwall6.1 mi10 min
  • Downtown Rockwall7.8 mi13 min
  • Lake Ray Hubbard (The Harbor)7.9 mi13 min
  • Downtown Forney12.7 mi22 min
  • Downtown Garland18.6 mi31 min
  • Downtown Dallas29.0 mi38 min
  • Richardson (US 75 / Campbell)30.5 mi43 min
  • Dallas Love Field34.5 mi50 min
  • Legacy West, Plano41.6 mi51 min
  • DFW Airport48.7 mi65 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine, Oct. 28, 2026, from W. FM 550 near City Hall. Free-flow times; rush hour adds time.

What's in town vs. nearby2,3,7,9,11,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32

NeedIn McLendon-ChisholmNearest outside the city
Full groceryNoneH-E-B, I-30 Rockwall (10 min); Tom Thumb, Heath (11 min)
PharmacyNone foundCVS and Tom Thumb, Heath; H-E-B drive-thru, Rockwall
Hospital / ERNoneTexas Health Rockwall (12 min); BSW Emergency Hospital Rockwall (11 min); BSW Lake Pointe, Rowlett (19 min)
Urgent careNone foundCareNow, Heath; Texas Health Breeze, Rockwall
Coffee / dining1776 Republic Coffee & Diner; Domino'sRockwall and Heath
LibraryNoneRockwall County Library (free card for county residents)
Post officeNone609 S. Goliad St., Rockwall
PoliceNone (Rockwall County Sheriff)Sheriff's Office, 950 T.L. Townsend Dr., Rockwall
FireCity fire department, 1345 W. FM 550-
ParksNo city parks confirmedThe Harbor and Fontanna Park, Rockwall; Towne Center Park, Heath
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High schoolNoneRockwall-Heath High School, Heath (12 min)

Drive times are Realust OSRM estimates.

Read the full local life guide

A small town center is taking shape at SH 205 and FM 550

McLendon-Chisholm sits in south-central Rockwall County, about six miles south-east of Rockwall, along State Highway 205. It began as two farm settlements and incorporated as one city in 1969. The city's 2021 comprehensive plan names SH 205 and FM 550 as the main commercial corridors and notes that residents mostly shop and eat in Rockwall and Heath.

That is starting to change. The Village of Chisholm retail center at 177 W. FM 550 now holds 1776 Republic Coffee & Diner (Suite 101), a coffee and sit-down breakfast and lunch spot whose finish-out was registered with the state in December 2025, and a Domino's (Suite 102) that held its ribbon cutting on April 14, 2026. A doughnut shop finish-out in the same center was scheduled for spring 2026. A second phase next door, built in 2026, was leasing space for retail, restaurant, office and medical tenants.

Down SH 205, Chisholm Square at 311 SH 205 is under construction. State filings describe about 55,000 sq ft of retail and commercial space in eight buildings, worth about $14 million, with completion set for January 2027.

Events center on City Hall

The main city event is Founders Day, held each October at City Hall (1371 W. FM 550) to mark the city's incorporation. The 2026 edition, the 57th, ran Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music, food and vendors. The city has also run a helicopter Easter egg drop in spring (the 2022 drop was April 9), and its website still carries an Easter Egg Drop page. City Hall has a community room residents can reserve.

Larger seasonal events are a short drive away. Rockwall holds its Founders Day in May, and Heath is adding a Candy Cane Lane Christmas market and a Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Towne Center Park in 2026.

Parks and the lake

The city does not run a parks system. The 2021 comprehensive plan said parks and recreation were not offered by the city, recorded strong resident support for parks, and proposed a Heritage Park on city land around City Hall. A city Parks Board was meeting in October 2026. Some subdivisions have their own amenities, which are not public parks.

Lake Ray Hubbard is the nearest big water. The Harbor in Rockwall, on the lakefront, is about 8 miles and 13 minutes away. Heath has the Terry Park boat ramp and the renovated Towne Center Park, and Rockwall has Fontanna Park off Fontanna Blvd.

Errands happen in Rockwall and Heath

There is no full-size grocery store in the city as of October 2026. The nearest are Tom Thumb at 551 Laurence Dr. in Heath (about 11 minutes) and the H-E-B that opened in October 2025 on I-30 at John King Blvd. in Rockwall (about 10 minutes). Both have pharmacies, and there is a CVS on Ridge Rd. in Heath.

For emergencies, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (3150 Horizon Rd.) is about 12 minutes away, and Baylor Scott & White's emergency hospital on Alpha Dr. in Rockwall about 11 minutes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe in Rowlett is about 19 minutes. Urgent care is available in Heath (CareNow) and Rockwall (Texas Health Breeze).

City Hall is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and closed Fridays. The city has no library of its own. Residents use the Rockwall County Library at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., where cards are free for county residents. Mail service is through the Rockwall post office on S. Goliad St.

Schools

Almost all of McLendon-Chisholm is in Rockwall ISD. A small Kaufman County portion falls in Terrell ISD. The city's new-resident page lists Ouida Springer and Sharon Shannon elementaries, Maurine Cain Middle School, and Rockwall-Heath High School with its ninth-grade campus on John King Blvd. Rockwall ISD enrolled 19,185 students in 2026. In the 2026 state ratings released in August, the district earned an A (91) and Rockwall-Heath High an A (95). Campus attendance zones vary by address, so check the district's zone lookup for a specific home.

Getting around and public safety

SH 205 is the spine of the city, running north to Rockwall and I-30. Off-peak, downtown Rockwall is about 13 minutes away, downtown Garland 31, downtown Dallas 38, Richardson's US 75 corridor 43, Dallas Love Field 50, Plano's Legacy West 51 and DFW Airport 65. Rush-hour times run longer. The city had road projects underway in 2026 on Smith Road and Connie Lane near FM 550 and on League Road.

McLendon-Chisholm has no police department. The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement. The city runs its own fire department from the station at 1345 W. FM 550, next to City Hall. Its roster lists a chief, an assistant chief and 12 firefighters on three shifts of four, several of them paramedics. Ambulance service comes through the countywide contract overseen by the Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation, where the city has a seat on the board.

Not confirmed yet

  • Whether the city has any public park land open now, and the status of the proposed Heritage Park.
  • 2026 TEA ratings for Springer, Shannon and Cain (only district and high school ratings were in the news coverage).
  • Which Rockwall ISD campuses serve each subdivision. The city page lists five campuses, but zones vary by address.
  • Fire department ISO rating and full-time vs. volunteer split.
  • Whether the Donut Supreme at 177 W. FM 550 has opened.
  • Tenants and opening dates for Chisholm Square (311 SH 205) and Village of Chisholm Phase II.
  • Whether the helicopter Easter egg drop still runs, and its 2027 date.
  • Whether the city has a sheriff patrol contract beyond standard county coverage.

Questions people ask

Is there a grocery store in McLendon-Chisholm?

No full-size grocery store as of October 2026. The closest are Tom Thumb on Laurence Dr. in Heath and the H-E-B on I-30 in Rockwall, each about 10 to 11 minutes away.

What school district serves McLendon-Chisholm?

Rockwall ISD serves almost all of the city. A small Kaufman County portion is in Terrell ISD. Campuses the city lists include Springer and Shannon elementaries, Cain Middle School and Rockwall-Heath High School.

Does McLendon-Chisholm have its own police department?

No. The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement. The city does run its own fire department, at 1345 W. FM 550.

Where is the nearest hospital to McLendon-Chisholm?

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall on Horizon Rd., about 12 minutes away. Baylor Scott & White also runs a 24-hour emergency hospital on Alpha Dr. in Rockwall.

How far is McLendon-Chisholm from Dallas?

About 38 minutes to downtown Dallas off-peak, roughly 29 miles. DFW Airport is about 65 minutes and Love Field about 50.

Are there parks in McLendon-Chisholm?

The city does not run a parks system. Its comprehensive plan proposes a Heritage Park around City Hall. Lake Ray Hubbard parks in Rockwall and Heath are 10 to 15 minutes away.

What is there to eat in McLendon-Chisholm?

The Village of Chisholm center at 177 W. FM 550 has 1776 Republic Coffee & Diner and a Domino's that opened in April 2026. A larger retail project, Chisholm Square, is under construction on SH 205.

Is there a library in McLendon-Chisholm?

No. Residents use the Rockwall County Library at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln. in Rockwall, where cards are free for county residents.

Sources (38) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. City of McLendon-Chisholm, homepage (news, notices, hours; Oct. 2026)
  2. City of McLendon-Chisholm, New Resident Information
  3. City of McLendon-Chisholm, Fire Department (updated Sept. 15, 2026)
  4. City of McLendon-Chisholm, Maps / City Hall contact
  5. City of McLendon-Chisholm, Community Calendar (Oct. 2026)
  6. HappeningNext, McLendon-Chisholm Founders Day (Oct. 17, 2026)
  7. City of McLendon-Chisholm, Comprehensive Plan (adopted Sept. 2021, PDF)
  8. Wikipedia, McLendon-Chisholm, Texas
  9. TDLR TABS2026007082, 1776 Republic Coffee & Diner (Dec. 2025)
  10. Showcase, Village of Chisholm Phase II, 153 FM 550 (2026)
  11. Blue Ribbon News, Domino's in McLendon-Chisholm ribbon cutting April 14 (Apr. 2026)
  12. TDLR TABS2026011579, Donut Supreme - McLendon Chisholm (Feb. 2026)
  13. TDLR TABS2026007718, Chisholm Square (2026)
  14. Blue Ribbon News, Mike Donegan Public Safety Building dedication (Mar. 2022)
  15. NERIS (FSRI), McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department stations FD48397673
  16. Rockwall County, Emergency Services Corporation
  17. Wikipedia, Rockwall Independent School District
  18. Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Rockwall ISD (2026 enrollment)
  19. Blue Ribbon News, Rockwall ISD celebrates district and high schools A rating (Aug. 17, 2026)
  20. OSRM open routing engine (Realust drive-time calculation, Oct. 28, 2026)
  21. H-E-B Newsroom, H-E-B opens newest DFW-area store in Rockwall (Oct. 2025)
  22. Tom Thumb, Laurence Dr. store page
  23. CVS, Heath store locator
  24. Vivian Health, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall facility listing
  25. Baylor Scott & White, Emergency Hospital - Rockwall
  26. Baylor Scott & White, Medical Center - Lake Pointe
  27. Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care, Goliad Rockwall
  28. CareNow, Heath location
  29. Rockwall County, Library Cards
  30. City of Rockwall, The Harbor
  31. City of Rockwall, Fontanna Park
  32. City of Heath, Towne Center Park Renovation (updated July 17, 2026)
  33. City of Heath, Parks & Trails
  34. Blue Ribbon News, McLendon-Chisholm Helicopter Egg Drop set for April 9 (Feb. 2022)
  35. Blue Ribbon News, McLendon-Chisholm category page (Heath holiday market and Veterans Day items, Oct. 23, 2026)
  36. Blue Ribbon News, Celebrate Rockwall's Founders Day on May 16 (May 2026)
  37. TDLR TABS2025004461, Royse City ISD Elementary School #9, Stone River Blvd. (2026-27)
  38. Blue Ribbon News, Texas Health Rockwall nearly doubles size (Aug. 2023)

Seasonal Temperatures

January56°39° low
April74°55° low
July94°77° low
October77°59° low

Annual Conditions

209Sunny Days/Year
156Rainy Days/Year
55.9"Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Safety Overview

County estimate. McLendon-Chisholm<span class="city-suffix">, TX Housing Guide</span> has no police department of its own; the Rockwall County Sheriff's Office patrols it. These rates are for all the areas that agency covers, not McLendon-Chisholm<span class="city-suffix">, TX Housing Guide</span> alone, so treat them as a rough guide.

N/ASafety Grade
0.82Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents
4.28Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault0
Robbery0
Murder0
Rape0
Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary0
Theft0
Vehicle Theft0
Rates per 100,000 residents

Income

$204,773Median Household
$268,849Average Household
$83,131Per Capita

Employment

2.3%Unemployment Rate
+11.7%Job Growth / yr
0.9%Poverty Rate

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%

School District

Rockwall ISDPrimary District
ADistrict Grade
Top 14%State Ranking

Schools

16Elementary
3Middle
3High School

Academic Info

16.1:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

99.0%Graduation RateA
0.3%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

88%Took SAT/ACT
23.0%College ReadyC
37.7%TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT  |  TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Mobility Scores

1Walk Score
24Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Commute

39Avg Minutes
74.1%Drive Alone
4.4%Carpool
21.0%Work from Home

Distance To

29.7 miDowntown Dallas
48 miDFW Airport
36.5 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

No public EV charging stations
Nearest stations may be in adjacent cities

Drive to major employers from McLendon-Chisholm

Rush-hour drive times from the center of McLendon-Chisholm, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
State Farm CityLineRichardson46 min34 min29.3 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson49 min35 min31.3 mi
UT DallasRichardson54 min40 min33.6 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano55 min41 min34.5 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas59 min37 min29.6 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas60 min36 min28 mi
Downtown DallasDallas61 min37 min28.8 mi
Legacy WestPlano62 min45 min41.5 mi
Show all 36 workplaces
Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Tyler TechnologiesPlano63 min48 min39.1 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas64 min39 min29 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas64 min39 min32.2 mi
Capital OnePlano65 min48 min44.1 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano65 min46 min42.2 mi
RaytheonMcKinney65 min51 min46 mi
Toyota North America HQPlano65 min48 min43.2 mi
Uptown DallasDallas65 min39 min30.2 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco66 min49 min44.2 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano66 min48 min42.8 mi
The StarFrisco66 min48 min44.6 mi
McKessonLas Colinas67 min44 min41.4 mi
SMUUniversity Park75 min44 min33.3 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas75 min43 min34.4 mi
DFW AirportDFW77 min54 min49.5 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving80 min48 min40.7 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field80 min48 min37.7 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth81 min55 min49.4 mi
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington81 min56 min47.3 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas81 min49 min36.6 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving82 min50 min41.3 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake85 min61 min58.5 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake85 min62 min59.5 mi
University of North TexasDenton86 min68 min65.4 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton87 min70 min65.4 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth92 min66 min60.6 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth94 min71 min67.3 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth100 min74 min69.6 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall101
Housing113
Utilities97
Groceries100
Transportation102
Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142
💧 Water $52
🔥 Gas $44
📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate
2.2%Property Tax Rate

A home in McLendon-Chisholm pays three main taxing units: Rockwall ISD at 1.0669, Rockwall County at 0.251 and the city at 0.0924, all per $100 of value. That adds up to 1.41% before exemptions, the lowest combined base rate among Rockwall County cities on the 2025 title-company sheet.

1.41%Base 2025 tax rate, Rockwall ISD side (city + ISD + county), before exemptions1
0.0924City of McLendon-Chisholm tax rate per $100, 2025, the lowest city rate in Rockwall County1,3
$629,400Median value of owner-occupied homes, ACS 2024 5-year20
~$615/moEstimated property tax on that home with a standard homestead, Rockwall ISD, no PID1,2,20
$95.79/moFlat city sewer charge, Sonoma Verde homes only (other homes are not on city sewer)11,13
$32.61/moCity trash and recycling rate (Community Waste Disposal), before taxes and fees11,13

Estimated 2025 tax bill on a typical McLendon-Chisholm homestead1,2,20

$7,383/yr
  • Rockwall ISD$5,221/yr
  • Rockwall County$1,580/yr
  • City of McLendon-Chisholm$582/yr

Realust estimate. Homestead at the ACS median value of $629,400, Rockwall ISD, owner under 65, no PID, 2025 rates. ISD after the $140,000 homestead exemption; the city and county tax full value.

Base 2025 tax rate: McLendon-Chisholm vs. nearby cities1

  • Rowlett (Rockwall ISD)2.13%
  • Royse City (Royse City ISD)2.08%
  • Wylie (Rockwall Co., Rockwall ISD)1.86%
  • Fate (Rockwall ISD)1.61%
  • Heath (Rockwall ISD)1.59%
  • Rockwall (Rockwall ISD)1.58%
  • McLendon-Chisholm (Rockwall ISD)1.41%

Rockwall County rows only, from one title-company sheet. Excludes MUDs and PIDs. No Rockwall County city pays a college or hospital district tax.

Estimated monthly costs beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)1,2,11,13,17,20

$801.6/mo
  • Property tax (homestead, no PID)$615/mo
  • Electric (Oncor area, 1,000 kWh)$154/mo
  • Trash & recycling (city rate)$32.6/mo

Realust estimate. Leaves out water (RCH or High Point SUD, depending on address), insurance and HOA dues. Sonoma Verde homes add $95.79 sewer and about $83 HOA; trash excludes taxes and the 9% franchise fee.

Utility providers in McLendon-Chisholm11,12,13,14,16,17,18

ServiceProviderWhereCost
ElectricOncor wires (retail choice)Parts of the city; check by addressMedian 12-month plan 15.4 cents/kWh (Oct. 28, 2026)
ElectricFarmers Electric Cooperative (no retail choice)Parts of the city; check by addressRates up 7.77% for residential from Oct. 1, 2026
WaterRCH Water Supply Corp.By address$35 base (5/8") + $7.50 per 1,000 gal + $5.14 surcharge (Feb. 2025 notice)
WaterHigh Point SUDBy address$35 minimum incl. 3,000 gal, then $6.50-$12.00 per 1,000 gal
SewerCity of McLendon-Chisholm (billed by Inframark)Sonoma Verde only$95.79/month flat
Trash & recyclingCommunity Waste DisposalCitywide$32.61/month before taxes and fees
Natural gasAtmos Energy; Suburban Propane also listedWhere gas lines exist
Read the full hidden costs guide

The lowest city tax rate in Rockwall County

A home in McLendon-Chisholm pays three main taxing units: Rockwall ISD at 1.0669, Rockwall County at 0.251 and the city at 0.0924, all per $100 of value. That adds up to 1.41% before exemptions, the lowest combined base rate among Rockwall County cities on the 2025 title-company sheet. Rockwall County has no college or hospital district tax.

The school district takes $140,000 off a homestead's value. The city and the county give no general homestead exemption, but the city lists $30,000 exemptions for owners 65 and older and for disabled owners.

At the city's ACS median home value of $629,400, the 2025 bill comes to about $7,380 a year, or $615 a month. That is an effective rate of about 1.17%. Rockwall ISD is about 71% of it. The same home as a rental with no exemptions would owe about $8,880.

The city rate may rise. The city's FY2026-27 budget notice said it would collect 57.9% more in property taxes than the year before. The adopted 2026 rate was not confirmed in this research.

PIDs in Sonoma Verde

Sonoma Verde, the city's largest subdivision, sits in a public improvement district. Lots there pay a flat yearly installment on the tax bill to repay bonds for streets, water, sewer and drainage. The original Sonoma PID covers about 547 acres between SH 205, League Road, Edwards Road and FM 550.

The city created assessments for Sonoma Verde North in July 2026. Its first improvement area covers 356 lots, and the first installment is billed in January 2027. The plan does not give per-lot figures. Zone B lots sit outside city limits in the ETJ and pay no city tax.

No municipal utility district on the 2025 Rockwall County sheet was tied to McLendon-Chisholm. Ask for the seller's PID disclosure and the current installment for the exact lot.

Sewer, water and trash

Only Sonoma Verde has city sewer. It costs a flat $95.79 a month, with a $135 deposit, and Inframark bills it.

The city does not sell water. Two suppliers serve the area: RCH Water Supply Corporation and High Point SUD. RCH charged a $35 monthly base for a standard meter plus $7.50 per 1,000 gallons after its 2025 increase, and added a $5.14 monthly surcharge tied to a dispute with the city. High Point SUD charges a $35 minimum that includes 3,000 gallons.

Community Waste Disposal collects trash and recycling weekly for $32.61 a month before taxes and fees. The city charges no stormwater fee.

Electric, gas and internet

The city lists both Oncor and Farmers Electric Cooperative. Homes on Oncor lines choose a retail plan. In late October 2026 the median 12-month plan cost 15.4 cents per kWh, about $154 for 1,000 kWh. Farmers Electric members cannot shop. The co-op raised residential rates 7.77% on Oct. 1, 2026.

Atmos Energy provides natural gas where lines exist, and some homes use propane. FCC data shows Optimum fiber or cable covering most of the city and AT&T fiber reaching about 42%. Fixed wireless and satellite cover nearly every address.

HOA, commute and risk

Sonoma Verde dues run about $250 a quarter. Heritage lists $695 a year. Acre-lot communities such as Ridge Pointe Estates set their own dues.

The average commute is about 39 minutes. SH 205 connects to I-30, which has no tolls into Dallas. The Bush Turnpike charges a toll.

Redfin's climate data rates flood risk as minor but wildfire and wind risk as major for nearly all properties, which can raise insurance costs.

Not confirmed yet

  • What 2026 tax rate did the city adopt?
  • What does a Sonoma Verde lot pay in PID installments each year?
  • Which water supplier serves a given street, and what is a typical monthly water bill?
  • What are Farmers Electric Cooperative's residential charges after the Oct. 1, 2026 increase?
  • What are HOA dues and any PID in Ridge Pointe Estates and other newer communities?
  • What does homeowners insurance cost for a typical home here?
  • What is the median rent in McLendon-Chisholm?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

The 2025 base rate is about 1.41%: Rockwall ISD 1.0669, Rockwall County 0.251 and the city 0.0924 per $100. A PID adds a flat yearly installment in Sonoma Verde.

How much are property taxes on a typical McLendon-Chisholm home?

About $7,380 a year ($615 a month) on a $629,400 homestead in Rockwall ISD with no PID, at 2025 rates. As a non-homestead rental, about $8,880.

Does McLendon-Chisholm have a PID or MUD?

Sonoma Verde is in a public improvement district, and Sonoma Verde North got its own assessments in 2026. No MUD on the 2025 county rate sheet was tied to the city.

Does McLendon-Chisholm have city sewer?

Only in Sonoma Verde, at a flat $95.79 a month.

Who provides water in McLendon-Chisholm?

RCH Water Supply Corporation or High Point SUD, depending on the address. The city does not sell water.

Who provides electricity in McLendon-Chisholm?

Oncor (retail choice) or Farmers Electric Cooperative (no retail choice), depending on the address.

How much is trash pickup in McLendon-Chisholm?

$32.61 a month for weekly trash and recycling from Community Waste Disposal, before taxes and fees.

What school district serves McLendon-Chisholm?

Rockwall ISD serves almost all of the city. A small Kaufman County part lies in Terrell ISD.

Sources (30) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. Independence Title, Rockwall County 2025 Tax Rates
  2. Republic Title, 2025 DFW Tax Rates and Exemptions
  3. City of McLendon-Chisholm, 2026 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet (posted Aug. 10, 2026)
  4. Royse City Herald-Banner public notice, City of McLendon-Chisholm proposed FY2026-27 budget hearing (Sept. 15, 2026)
  5. City of McLendon-Chisholm, home page (Finance & Transparency and PID document links)
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  7. Royse City Herald-Banner public notice, Sonoma Verde North PID assessment hearing (July 14, 2026)
  8. Royse City Herald-Banner public notice, Sonoma Public Improvement District assessment hearing (June 2019)
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  11. City of McLendon-Chisholm, Utility Services
  12. City of McLendon-Chisholm, New Resident Information
  13. City of McLendon-Chisholm, FY2026-27 Master Fee Schedule (effective Sept. 22, 2026)
  14. RCH Water Supply Corporation, Notice of Rate Increase (effective Feb. 15, 2025)
  15. RCH Water Supply Corporation, Tariff (effective Jan. 15, 2026)
  16. High Point SUD, Rates & Policies
  17. ElectricRates.org, McLendon-Chisholm, TX electricity service area (prices as of Oct. 28, 2026)
  18. Farmers Electric Cooperative, Rates (2026 rate change)
  19. BroadbandMap.com, McLendon-Chisholm internet providers (FCC BDC data as of Dec. 2025)
  20. Census Reporter, McLendon-Chisholm, TX profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
  21. Redfin, McLendon-Chisholm housing market (climate risk)
  22. Wikipedia, McLendon-Chisholm, Texas
  23. Home listing, Sonoma Verde Ph 1 (Real Geeks)
  24. Home listing, Sonoma Verde Ph 1B (Real Geeks)
  25. Home listing, Heritage (Real Geeks)
  26. Toll Brothers, Toll Brothers at Ridge Pointe Estates now open in McLendon-Chisholm
  27. Blue Ribbon News, Rockwall ISD board adopts tax rate below no-new-revenue tax rate (Aug. 20, 2026)
  28. KETR, Toll rates set to rise in North Texas starting July 1 (June 4, 2025)
  29. Old Republic Title, Rockwall County 2022 tax exemptions
  30. Royse City Herald-Banner public notice, City of McLendon-Chisholm proposed FY2025-26 budget hearing

Public projects that will change daily life in McLendon-Chisholm: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

1Under construction
0Approved
1Announced or proposed
Under constructionApprovedAnnouncedOpenMajor venue
Under constructionFirst homes 2027

Horizon Lakes (about 1,800 homes)

Huffines Enterprises broke ground on a 900-acre community off FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm with about 1,800 homes planned around a recreational lake, plus trails and parks. Rockwall ISD.

Why it matters: Large new home supply, with lake access and trails, in rural McLendon-Chisholm.

Rockwall Herald-Banner, Jul 2025Checked Oct 2026
AnnouncedDate TBD

FM 548 widening to Kaufman Co. line

TxDOT is designing a $17M project to widen and rebuild FM 548 as a 4-lane urban road from south of SH 205 to the Kaufman County line.

Why it matters: Wider route south toward Forney for McLendon-Chisholm's new subdivisions.

TxDOT, Jun 2026Checked Oct 2026
See every project on the North Texas map →

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McLendon-Chisholm grew from two settlements in south central Rockwall County. The Chisholm brothers bought land there in 1856, McLendon was settled around 1870, and the area was platted in 1886.

5,629Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 20252
+54%Population change, July 2020 to July 2025 (Census estimates)2
795New homes permitted by the city, 2020-2025, all single-family6
~690Lots planned in the Sonoma Verde North PID (Pulte), approved 202510
1,800Homes planned at Horizon Lakes on FM 550, first homes due 202716
$629,400Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024 (was $320,200 in 2011-2015)30,32

McLendon-Chisholm population at each Census, 1980-20201

4031980
6461990
9142000
1,3732010
3,5622020

Decennial Census counts (April 1).

McLendon-Chisholm population estimates, 2020-20252

3,6632020 (est.)
4,2112021 (est.)
4,4402022 (est.)
4,9612023 (est.)
5,2852024 (est.)
5,6292025 (est.)

Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates for July 1 of each year; mark all as estimates. NCTCOG's 4,226 (Jan. 2026) and the 2021 plan's 2040 outlook are in the text, not charted.

New homes permitted by the City of McLendon-Chisholm, 2010-20256

15'10
21'11
60'12
69'13
113'14
134'15
129'16
93'17
90'18
118'19
180'20
99'21
151'22
104'23
124'24
137'25

Census Building Permits Survey, calendar years, all single-family. ETJ homes are not included. 2026 (95 through September) is in the text.

Rockwall ISD enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-2523

15K2015-16
16K2016-17
16K2017-18
17K2018-19
17K2019-20
17K2020-21
18K2021-22
18K2022-23
19K2023-24
19K2024-25

District-wide, from Ballotpedia's table of NCES counts. McLendon-Chisholm is one small part of the district. The district's 2030 projection is in the text.

New-home communities in and around McLendon-Chisholm8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,18,19

CommunityDeveloperBuildersPlanned sizeStatusLocation
Sonoma Verden/pBloomfield, CastleRock, Highland, Perry, Pulte, Del Webb (55+)550 acres; 1,095 lots plattedSellingVia Toscana off FM 550
Sonoma Verde NorthPulte Homes of Texasn/p~690 lots on ~314.7 acresUnder development (PID 2025)North of Sonoma Verde; part city, part ETJ
Ridge Pointe Estatesn/pToll Brothers, WindsorOne-acre lots; total n/pSellingSH 205 at W FM 550; 109-110 Sweet Tea
Heritagen/pKindred HomesOne-acre lots; total n/pSelling (limited homes left)119 Endowment Ln
Legacy Trailsn/pAltura HomesAbout 185 homesSelling (grand opening)104 Legacy Trail, near City Hall
Horizon LakesHuffines CommunitiesCastleRock, Pulte, Toll Brothers900 acres; 1,800 homesUnder development; first homes 2027FM 550
Meraki (ETJ)Tellus GroupBloomfield, Westfield~1,079 acres; 2,700 homesSelling; buildout 2035Off FM 548 north of US 80 (Kaufman County)

n/p = not published. Builder listings as of Oct 28, 2026. Meraki is in the ETJ and in Forney ISD; Horizon Lakes' city-limits status is not stated.

Where new homes are going9,11,13,14,16,18

123456
  1. 1Sonoma Verde (Highland Homes models)
  2. 2Sonoma Verde / Sonoma Verde North (Pulte, Del Webb)
  3. 3Ridge Pointe Estates (Toll Brothers)
  4. 4Heritage (Kindred Homes)
  5. 5Legacy Trails (Altura Homes)
  6. 6Meraki (ETJ)
NeighborhoodsLocations are approximate.

Many of these addresses also appear as Rockwall 75032 or Forney 75126. Horizon Lakes has no published street address.

How long McLendon-Chisholm workers' commutes take30

  • Under 5 min23 workers
  • 5-9 min52 workers
  • 10-14 min134 workers
  • 15-19 min198 workers
  • 20-24 min52 workers
  • 25-29 min12 workers
  • 30-34 min325 workers
  • 35-39 min86 workers
  • 40-44 min119 workers
  • 45-59 min504 workers
  • 60-89 min393 workers
  • 90+ min20 workers

ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, workers 16+ who do not work at home (1,918 total). Margins of error are large for each band. Stands in for a nearby-jobs chart: no reported employer counts for McLendon-Chisholm itself were found, and neighboring cities' employers are out of scope.

Median home value in McLendon-Chisholm (ACS 5-year)30,31,32

320K11-15
467K15-19
459K17-21
570K18-22
604K19-23
629K20-24

Owner estimates of value, nominal dollars, five-year periods. Margin of error +/-$36,803 in 2020-2024.

Median household income in McLendon-Chisholm (ACS 5-year)30,31,32

111K11-15
148K15-19
131K17-21
168K18-22
196K19-23
205K20-24

Nominal dollars. Margin of error +/-$33,201 in 2020-2024.

Read the full growth story guide

Two farm settlements, one small city

McLendon-Chisholm grew from two settlements in south central Rockwall County. The Chisholm brothers bought land there in 1856, McLendon was settled around 1870, and the area was platted in 1886.

The two communities incorporated together in October 1969, largely to gain zoning control. About 170 people lived there in the mid-1970s. The Census counted 646 in 1990 and 1,373 in 2010.

Population: 3,562 in 2020, 5,629 in 2025

The 2020 Census counted 3,562 residents, more than two and a half times the 2010 count. Census Bureau estimates show 4,211 in 2021, 4,440 in 2022, 4,961 in 2023, 5,285 in 2024 and 5,629 in July 2025, up 54% in five years.

NCTCOG, the regional planning agency, uses a different method and put the city at 4,226 on January 1, 2026, with no change from 2025. The city's 2021 Comprehensive Plan said more than 25,000 residents by 2040 was 'not out of the question.' That would take more than three times the recent pace, and it is not a formal forecast.

Housing: a single-family town with big projects at the edges

Every home the city permitted from 2010 to 2025 was single-family. Census permit data show 90 to 134 a year from 2014 to 2019, then 99 to 180 a year since 2020, or 795 from 2020 to 2025. Through September 2026 the city had permitted 95. Owners occupied 1,351 of 1,372 occupied homes in 2020-2024.

Sonoma Verde, off FM 550, is the largest community inside the city. It covers 550 acres platted for 1,095 lots, with several builders and a Del Webb 55+ section coming. Pulte's Sonoma Verde North adds about 690 lots under a public improvement district approved in 2025, partly in the ETJ. One-acre sections include Ridge Pointe Estates (Toll Brothers, Windsor) and Heritage (Kindred). Altura's Legacy Trails, near City Hall, plans about 185 homes.

Two larger projects sit on the edges. Huffines' Horizon Lakes on FM 550 plans 1,800 homes on 900 acres, with first homes due in 2027. Meraki, Tellus Group's 2,700-home community off FM 548, is in the city's ETJ in Kaufman County and uses Forney addresses and Forney ISD. ETJ homes are not counted in city permits. Many local listings carry Rockwall or Forney addresses, so confirm city limits, school district and any PID by address.

Roads, sewer and water

SH 205 is the main road, linking I-30 in Rockwall with US 80. The 2021 plan calls it badly short of capacity. TxDOT's design list includes widening it from south of FM 548 to John King Blvd at an estimated $118 million, and widening FM 548 to the Kaufman County line for $17 million. Neither has a letting date. The plan expects FM 550 to link to a future Rockwall County Outer Loop east of the ETJ.

The city does not supply water and has no citywide sewer. Only Sonoma Verde has centralized sewer, run by Inframark, and the city pays Rockwall to treat it. The 2021 plan ties the city's limited say over ETJ growth to that lack of water, sewer and police services. Commercial land is limited. In 2026 the city heard a request for a Tractor Supply site at SH 205 and FM 550, and it has set aside 50 acres for its first major park.

Schools

Rockwall ISD serves most of the city. The district grew from 15,462 students in 2015-16 to 19,235 in 2024-25 and projects more than 22,000 by 2030. Ridge Pointe Estates is zoned to Pullen Elementary, Cain Middle and Rockwall-Heath High.

Rockwall ISD voters passed bonds in 2015 and 2021. In November 2024 they rejected about $848 million in bonds and a tax-rate increase; in November 2025 they approved a tax-rate election for operating costs. Meraki homes are in Forney ISD, and the Kaufman County sliver of the city is in Terrell ISD.

Values and incomes

Census survey data show the median owner-estimated home value at $320,200 in 2011-2015, $466,800 in 2015-2019 and $629,400 in 2020-2024. Median household income was $110,625, $147,542 and $204,773 over the same periods.

These are five-year figures for a small city, with margins of error above $30,000 for both measures. Builders' base prices in 2026 run from about $400,000 in Sonoma Verde to more than $1 million on one-acre lots.

Not confirmed yet

  • Which water supplier serves a given address, and is the city taking on water service after selling Sonoma Verde's water lines?
  • Will the city extend centralized sewer beyond Sonoma Verde, especially around SH 205 and FM 550?
  • When will TxDOT let the SH 205 widening, and on what schedule?
  • Will Horizon Lakes be annexed into the city, and which builder sections open first?
  • What will the updated comprehensive plan say about growth limits, lot sizes and the ETJ?
  • Will a grocery store open in the city? Business View (June 2026) says several operators are evaluating the market.

Questions people ask

What is the population of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 5,629 residents on July 1, 2025, up from 3,562 at the 2020 Census. NCTCOG estimated 4,226 on January 1, 2026.

How fast is McLendon-Chisholm growing?

About 54% from 2020 to 2025 by Census estimates, roughly 390 people a year. The city permitted 795 single-family homes from 2020 to 2025.

What are the new neighborhoods in McLendon-Chisholm?

Sonoma Verde and Sonoma Verde North (Pulte), Ridge Pointe Estates (Toll Brothers, Windsor), Heritage (Kindred) and Legacy Trails (Altura). Horizon Lakes (1,800 homes) is under way on FM 550, and Meraki (2,700 homes) is in the city's ETJ off FM 548.

Does McLendon-Chisholm have city water and sewer?

The city does not provide water. Only Sonoma Verde has centralized sewer, run for the city by Inframark. Check the water supplier and sewer or septic for each address.

What school district is McLendon-Chisholm in?

Mostly Rockwall ISD. The small Kaufman County part is in Terrell ISD, and Meraki in the ETJ is in Forney ISD.

Is Meraki in Forney or McLendon-Chisholm?

Its builder says Meraki is in McLendon-Chisholm's ETJ, not in Forney or Forney's ETJ, though homes use Forney 75126 addresses and Forney ISD.

Is SH 205 being widened through McLendon-Chisholm?

TxDOT lists a $118 million widening from south of FM 548 to John King Blvd as a design project with no letting date set as of June 2026.

Sources (33) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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  3. U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2020 city and town population estimates 2010-2020, Texas (SUB-EST2020_48.csv)
  4. NCTCOG, 2026 Population Estimates (Jan. 1, 2026)
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  11. City of McLendon-Chisholm, Public notices (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
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  13. Jome, Heritage by Kindred Homes, McLendon-Chisholm (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  14. NewHomeSource, Legacy Trails by Altura Homes (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  15. Business View Magazine, McLendon-Chisholm, TX (Civil and Municipal, June 2026)
  16. Blue Ribbon News, Press release outlines new master-planned community, Horizon Lakes, in Rockwall County (July 29, 2025)
  17. Huffines Communities, Horizon Lakes project page (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  18. Bloomfield Homes, Meraki community, Spring Cress plan page (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  19. inForney, Meraki subdivision to begin first of 2,700 homes in new Forney master-planned community on FM 548 north of 80 (Jan 24, 2025)
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  33. The Real Deal, D.R. Horton loses attempt to dodge Rockwall County fees (Apr 6, 2026)

McLendon-Chisholm at a glance

McLendon-Chisholm, TX (Rockwall County) has a Realust Score of 89/100, ranking tied for #13 of 84 North Texas cities. Key numbers: median home price $568,990, population 4,511, school rating 7.8/10.

What is McLendon-Chisholm's Realust Score?

McLendon-Chisholm has a Realust Score of 89 out of 100 (A, Excellent), which ranks tied for #13 of 84 North Texas cities. That is 87 from eight weighted categories plus a 2-point price-tier bonus.

How much does a home cost in McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

The median home price in McLendon-Chisholm is $568,990. Prices changed -13.1% over the past year and +56.9% over five years.

How good are the schools in McLendon-Chisholm?

McLendon-Chisholm's primary school district is Rockwall ISD (rated 7.8/10, district grade A, Top 14% in Texas). It scores 87/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Is McLendon-Chisholm, TX safe?

McLendon-Chisholm has no police department of its own; the Rockwall County Sheriff's Office patrols it. Across the areas that agency covers, the 2025 rate was 0.82 violent and 4.28 property crimes per 1,000 residents. That is a county estimate, not a figure for McLendon-Chisholm alone.

How long is the commute from McLendon-Chisholm?

The average commute in McLendon-Chisholm is 39 minutes. It is 29.7 mi to downtown Dallas and 48 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

McLendon-Chisholm has 4,511 residents, a change of +54.9% over five years. The median household income is $204,773.

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