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Rockwall, TX


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Rockwall, Texas

Introduction to Rockwall, Texas

Rockwall, Texas, in Rockwall county, is 10 miles E of Garland, Texas (center to center) and 21 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is part of the Dallas metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 17,976 people live in Rockwall.

Rockwall History

Rockwall was originally inhabited by the Caddo Indians. It was first settled in by the whites in 1851. While digging wells, the early settlers found numerous large underground rock walls in the area which seemed to have been man-made. However, scientists believe these underground rock walls were natural formations. When the town was established on April 17, 1854, a settler named the city after these rock walls. Rockwall became the county seat of the newly formed Rockwall County in 1873.

Rockwall and nearby Attractions

  • Rockwall County Historical Museum
  • Lake Ray Hubbard
  • Dallas Museum of Art
  • Terrell Heritage Museum
  • Dallas World Aquarium Zoological Gardens
  • Lake Tawakoni State Park

Things To Do In Rockwall

While staying in Rockwall, one can visit Monticello Gardens and Rockwall County Historical Museum. The Rockwall City Park is an ideal destination for spending your leisure hours. The city also includes several houses of worship such as Antioch Church, New Horizons Assembly of God Church, His Covenant Children Church, and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Visitors can also plan a day trip to the Dallas Zoo.

Rockwall Transportation

Flights are available from Dallas Love Field Airport.

Rockwall Higher Education

University of Dallas, Richland College, and Eastfield College are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

Rockwall strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Rockwall Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Rockwall Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Rockwall College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Rockwall Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Rockwall Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Rockwall Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Rockwall People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rockwall, TX

Comparing Rockwall to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity74
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use610
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime44

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