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Royse City vs Rockwall

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Royse City
Rockwall Co. · $309K
75
B · Good
Rockwall
Rockwall Co. · $475K
82
B+ · Very Good

Royse City or Rockwall?

Royse City scores 75 and Rockwall scores 82 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Royse City comes out ahead on market, affordability and growth. Rockwall comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and commute. The median home is $309K in Royse City and $475K in Rockwall.

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Realust Score Royse CityRockwall
Prosperity 71 78
Schools 78 87
Safety 72 81
Lifestyle 81 89
Market 75 74
Affordability 93 79
Commute 56 58
Growth 86 73
What's comingRoyse CityRockwall
Projects on the way98
Under construction42
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingRoyse CityRockwall
Median Home Price$309,341$474,989
Price Per Sq Ft$166$196
Starter Home Price$349,990$609,990
Premium Home Price$513,990$824,900
Sale To List Ratio98%96.4%
% Single Family96%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,713$2,631
Median Rent (1BR)$1,835$1,682
Median Rent (2BR)$2,232$2,641
Median Rent (3BR)$3,802$4,489
Rent Yoy Change-0.8%0.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.4%1.1%
Housing Affordability Score66.7
Avg Sq Ft2,401 sq ft3,298 sq ft
Avg Beds3.84
Avg HOA Fee$73$90
% With HOA12.5%13%
% With Pool1%3%
Avg Lot Size22,118 sq ft10,581 sq ft
Avg Year Built20202013
Avg Baths2.83.7
Avg Baths Full2.53.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0.5%
% With Garage98%98.5%
% New Construction86%83%
% Price Reduced10.5%13%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$13,568$19,663
% Single Story48.5%40.5%
% With Fireplace11.5%23%
% With Central Air13%15%
% Waterfront0%2.5%
Avg Garage Size2.12.7
Price Per Bedroom$98,016$167,868
Price Per Bathroom$133,426$181,684
Avg Home Age613
Realtor Median Days on Market91 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$350,000$500,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$166$196
Realtor Median Rent$2,222$1,886
Inventory Active311526
Inventory Total431700
Inventory Pending120174
% Under Contract27.8%24.9%
New Listings Monthly76128
Inventory Change (month)-12.4%-2.7%
Price Change (1 yr)-4.6%-1%
Price 1yr Ago$324,121$479,647
Price Change (5 yr)3.2%15.9%
Price 5yr Ago$299,609$409,895
Monthly Sales Volume1564
Rent 1yr Ago$2,257$1,860
Rent 5yr Change—21.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,527
Momentum 20205855
Momentum 20217057
Momentum 20227664
Momentum 20237368
Momentum 20247866
Momentum 20257678
Momentum (1 yr)8.919.5
Momentum (5 yr)48.446.8
EconomyRoyse CityRockwall
Median Household Income$116,660$115,580
Avg Household Income$133,184$142,025
Per Capita Income$45,175$52,156
% Income Under $25K8%6.2%
% Income $25K–$50K7.6%10.5%
% Income $50K–$75K12.1%14.2%
% Income $75K–$100K13.5%13%
% Income $100K–$150K32%21%
% Income $150K Plus26.8%35%
Poverty Rate7.3%4%
Unemployment Rate1.9%4.4%
Job Growth 1yr10.6%3.5%
Jobs Score8.78
SchoolsRoyse CityRockwall
Primary School DistrictRoyse City ISDRockwall ISD
Overall District Rating4.97.8
State Ranking Percentile50.2685.95
# Elementary Schools716
# Middle Schools23
# High Schools13
Student Teacher Ratio15.1:116.1:1
Graduation Rate95.8%99%
Niche Schools Score6.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate98.4%87.8%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.6%23%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %17.9%37.7%
Dropout Rate2%0.3%
Graduating Class Size5951,409
SafetyRoyse CityRockwall
Overall Crime Rate11 per 1K12.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.6 per 1K1.2 per 1K
Assault Rate37.7 per 100K113.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate13.7 per 100K14.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate9.4 per 1K10.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate126.9 per 100K116.9 per 100K
Theft Rate703.3 per 100K1,170.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate68.6 per 100K85.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B+
Safety Score2.333
Murder Rate0 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate51.5 per 100K16.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleRoyse CityRockwall
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries17
# Museums21
Nightlife Score5.36
Family Friendly Score6.78.7
Health Fitness Score5.36.7
Outdoor Activities Score4.76
Commute Score45.3
Weather Score66.7
Diversity Score7.37.3
Area FeelRuralSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks1749
# Gyms1160+
# Grocery Stores19
# Coffee Shops1859
# Hospitals323
# Bars1043
# Pharmacies631
# Dentists1660+
TransportationRoyse CityRockwall
Avg Commute Time34 min32 min
% Drive Alone73.7%72.4%
% Carpool9.6%6.2%
% Public Transit0%0.3%
% Work From Home15.5%19.2%
Walkability Score1517
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2926
Distance Downtown Dallas32.6 mi23.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport51 mi41.8 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport49 min40 min
Distance Love Field39.4 mi30.3 mi
EV Stations78
EV Level2 Ports015
EV Dc Fast Ports222
EV NetworksMERCEDES_BENZ, Electrify America, TeslaChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max5870
Walk % Walkable78
Walk Score Points714
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsRoyse CityRockwall
Population20,03751,168
Population Density918.51,729.4
Population Growth 5yr54.3%16%
Median Age32.839.5
% Under 1826.6%24.3%
% Age 18–249.3%8.3%
% Age 25–3418.4%11.4%
% Age 35–4415.5%14.2%
% Age 45–5412.9%14.9%
% Age 55–648.2%11.1%
% Age 65+9.1%15.8%
Avg Household Size3.042.78
% Family Households77.2%73.9%
% Homeownership83.8%72.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher91.1%96%
% Bachelor's Or Higher28.8%48.6%
% Graduate Degree9.1%17.7%
% White66.6%69.6%
% Black10%10.9%
% Asian1.4%4.6%
% South Asian0.1%2.6%
% Hispanic Latino27%15.8%
% Native American0.1%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races12.6%10.9%
% Other Race9.3%3.4%
% Foreign Born9.1%9.7%
% Moved Last Year16.7%14%
% Renters16.2%27.5%
Diversity Score7.37.3
% Same House 1yr83.3%86%
% From Out Of State2.9%3.3%
% From Different County10.5%5.8%
% From Abroad0.6%0.3%
% Families With Kids42.8%37.5%
% Married Couples58.8%63.4%
% Single Parent8.4%4.1%
% Living Alone14.4%22.7%
% Seniors Living Alone5.6%10.7%
% With Broadband94%96.3%
% With Computer97.8%98.8%
% Male47.3%49.1%
% Female52.7%50.9%
Total Households6,57318,273