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Fate vs Rockwall

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Fate
Rockwall Co. · $355K
83
A- · Great
Rockwall
Rockwall Co. · $475K
82
B+ · Very Good

Fate or Rockwall?

Fate scores 83 and Rockwall scores 82 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Fate comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, market, affordability and growth. Rockwall comes out ahead on lifestyle and commute. The median home is $355K in Fate and $475K in Rockwall.

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Realust Score FateRockwall
Prosperity 82 78
Schools 87 87
Safety 87 81
Lifestyle 86 89
Market 76 74
Affordability 93 79
Commute 53 58
Growth 87 73
What's comingFateRockwall
Projects on the way88
Under construction32
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
All Fate projects →All Rockwall projects →

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HousingFateRockwall
Median Home Price$355,419$474,989
Price Per Sq Ft$167$196
Starter Home Price$434,990$609,990
Premium Home Price$674,990$824,900
Sale To List Ratio97.3%96.4%
% Single Family100%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,969$2,631
Median Rent (1BR)$1,855$1,682
Median Rent (2BR)$2,550$2,641
Median Rent (3BR)$3,859$4,489
Rent Yoy Change1.9%0.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.8%1.1%
Housing Affordability Score6.76.7
Avg Sq Ft2,663 sq ft3,298 sq ft
Avg Beds3.94
Avg HOA Fee$73$90
% With HOA7%13%
% With Pool0.5%3%
Avg Lot Size8,594 sq ft10,581 sq ft
Avg Year Built20222013
Avg Baths3.23.7
Avg Baths Full2.83.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0.5%
% With Garage100%98.5%
% New Construction93%83%
% Price Reduced6%13%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$24,174$19,663
% Single Story49%40.5%
% With Fireplace8.5%23%
% With Central Air5%15%
% Waterfront0%2.5%
Avg Garage Size2.32.7
Price Per Bedroom$134,955$167,868
Price Per Bathroom$165,624$181,684
Avg Home Age413
Realtor Median Days on Market72 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$375,000$500,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$167$196
Realtor Median Rent$2,100$1,886
Inventory Active262526
Inventory Total373700
Inventory Pending111174
% Under Contract29.8%24.9%
New Listings Monthly56128
Inventory Change (month)-3.2%-2.7%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-1%
Price 1yr Ago$368,438$479,647
Price Change (5 yr)5.4%15.9%
Price 5yr Ago$337,163$409,895
Monthly Sales Volume2864
Rent 1yr Ago$2,034$1,860
Rent 5yr Change—21.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,527
Momentum 20205355
Momentum 20216657
Momentum 20226964
Momentum 20237068
Momentum 20247766
Momentum 20257478
Momentum (1 yr)2.819.5
Momentum (5 yr)73.246.8
EconomyFateRockwall
Median Household Income$132,752$115,580
Avg Household Income$143,442$142,025
Per Capita Income$41,804$52,156
% Income Under $25K4.4%6.2%
% Income $25K–$50K3.8%10.5%
% Income $50K–$75K10.3%14.2%
% Income $75K–$100K10.2%13%
% Income $100K–$150K31.3%21%
% Income $150K Plus40%35%
Poverty Rate3.6%4%
Unemployment Rate5.4%4.4%
Job Growth 1yr12.8%3.5%
Jobs Score7.38
SchoolsFateRockwall
Primary School DistrictRockwall ISDRockwall ISD
Overall District Rating7.87.8
State Ranking Percentile85.9585.95
# Elementary Schools1616
# Middle Schools33
# High Schools33
Student Teacher Ratio16.1:116.1:1
Graduation Rate99%99%
Niche Schools Score88.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate87.8%87.8%
SAT/ACT College Ready %23%23%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %37.7%37.7%
Dropout Rate0.3%0.3%
Graduating Class Size1,4091,409
SafetyFateRockwall
Overall Crime Rate5.5 per 1K12.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.5 per 1K1.2 per 1K
Assault Rate36.8 per 100K113.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate0 per 100K14.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate4 per 1K10.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate84.7 per 100K116.9 per 100K
Theft Rate357.4 per 100K1,170.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate40.5 per 100K85.8 per 100K
Safety GradeB+B+
Safety Score3.333
Murder Rate0 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate22.1 per 100K16.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleFateRockwall
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries37
# Museums21
Nightlife Score66
Family Friendly Score88.7
Health Fitness Score6.76.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score45.3
Weather Score66.7
Diversity Score7.37.3
Area FeelRuralSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3449
# Gyms3660+
# Grocery Stores39
# Coffee Shops3659
# Hospitals623
# Bars2543
# Pharmacies1431
# Dentists4060+
TransportationFateRockwall
Avg Commute Time35 min32 min
% Drive Alone72.2%72.4%
% Carpool8.5%6.2%
% Public Transit0%0.3%
% Work From Home17.5%19.2%
Walkability Score717
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2926
Distance Downtown Dallas28.2 mi23.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport46.6 mi41.8 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport46 min40 min
Distance Love Field35 mi30.3 mi
EV Stations78
EV Level2 Ports1015
EV Dc Fast Ports62
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Electrify America, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max3370
Walk % Walkable08
Walk Score Points1014
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsFateRockwall
Population22,88451,168
Population Density1,871.81,729.4
Population Growth 5yr79%16%
Median Age31.639.5
% Under 1833.6%24.3%
% Age 18–247.8%8.3%
% Age 25–3413.2%11.4%
% Age 35–4418.4%14.2%
% Age 45–5411.6%14.9%
% Age 55–648.8%11.1%
% Age 65+6.6%15.8%
Avg Household Size3.42.78
% Family Households86.5%73.9%
% Homeownership91.5%72.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.1%96%
% Bachelor's Or Higher42.3%48.6%
% Graduate Degree14.7%17.7%
% White54.8%69.6%
% Black11.5%10.9%
% Asian3.1%4.6%
% South Asian0.4%2.6%
% Hispanic Latino32%15.8%
% Native American0.2%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0.3%0%
% Two Or More Races20.5%10.9%
% Other Race9.5%3.4%
% Foreign Born10.8%9.7%
% Moved Last Year9.5%14%
% Renters8.5%27.5%
Diversity Score7.37.3
% Same House 1yr90.5%86%
% From Out Of State1.3%3.3%
% From Different County5.4%5.8%
% From Abroad0.2%0.3%
% Families With Kids55.5%37.5%
% Married Couples76.2%63.4%
% Single Parent6.3%4.1%
% Living Alone9.4%22.7%
% Seniors Living Alone3.5%10.7%
% With Broadband98.4%96.3%
% With Computer98.9%98.8%
% Male50.4%49.1%
% Female49.6%50.9%
Total Households6,73718,273