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Rowlett, Texas

Introduction to Rowlett, Texas

Rowlett, Texas, in Dallas county, is 4 miles E of Garland, Texas (center to center) and 15 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 44,503 people lived in Rowlett.

Rowlett History

This area had its first post office in April, 1880. It was named Morris after Postmaster Austin Morris. Later, the town was renamed Rowlett after Rowlett Creek that flows into Lake Ray Hubbard. In 1886, the Dallas and Greenville Railway passed through the area. Rowlett was officially incorporated as a town in 1952 with a population of 250.

Rowlett and nearby Attractions

  • Rowlett Creek Preserve
  • Eastern Hills Country Club
  • Waterview Golf Club
  • Elgin B. Robertson Park
  • Rowlett Wet Zone
  • Lake Tawakoni State Park

Things To Do In Rowlett

The Rowlett Creek Preserve offers excellent opportunities for bikers with its mountain bike trail, which is broken in eleven loops and is flat for most of its extent. Overall, it offers a fun ride. The Cedar Hill State Park, which lies at some distance, is a delight for lovers of outdoor recreation. It occupies an area of 1,826 acres and has picnic areas, camping trails, and boating facilities.

Rowlett Transportation

Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

Rowlett Higher Education

University of Dallas, Eastfield College, Richland College, and University of Texas are in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Rowlett Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rowlett Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Rowlett People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Rowlett Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Rowlett College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Rowlett, TX

Comparing Rowlett 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men48
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Women38
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use410
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime87

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