Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Rowlett, TX
Explore Rowlett and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.0 / 10
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Rowlett at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population65,463
Median Household Income$112,081
Median Home Value$368,800
Median Gross Rent$1,990
Median Age39.9
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home18.4%
Homeownership75.2%
Housing Vacancy3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Rowlett is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Rowlett and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Rowlett
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$368,800
Median Gross Rent$1,990
Homeownership75.2%
Housing Vacancy3.6%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Rowlett, TX
Median Household Income$112,081
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home18.4%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Rowlett and how households are structured
Population65,463
Median Age39.9
Average Household Size2.8
Rowlett is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Rowlett
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Rowlett point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.4°F
Average Winter Low34.2°F
Annual Rainfall41.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Rowlett
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Rowlett & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Rowlett spans Dallas and Rockwall counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Rowlett especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Rowlett shows a population of about 65,463. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Dallas County and Rockwall County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Rowlett with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.