Rockwall County

TX · Pop. 34,751 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Rockwall County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 34,751.

$/Acre: $1,104

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 251 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 31.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index89.1

Median Household Income$90,646

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,104

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale3561

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season251 days

Annual Rainfall10.1 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,031 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)393 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K517

Property Crime /100K659

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate