Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Rowlett
Rowlett, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,400
Population
65,032
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Bask in tranquil suburban living near Dallas
Suburban
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Lakeside
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Situated about 19 miles northeast of Dallas, Rowlett is a picturesque suburb tucked between the city of Garland and Lake Ray Hubbard. Rowlett is predominantly residential, touting numerous stately homes and attractive apartment buildings adorned with lush landscaping throughout the city.
Highway 66 boasts most of the commercial activity in Rowlett, offering an array of diverse dining and shopping options for the community to enjoy. Firewheel Town Center is also conveniently located just northwest of the city. Rowlett fosters a strong sense of community through a bevy of special events, including Fireworks on Main, Movies on Main, Holiday Parade, and the Community Tree Lighting.
Rowlett’s natural beauty contributes plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from popular water-based activities on Lake Hubbard Ray to the 600+ acres of city parkland ideal for land-based sports. Getting around from Rowlett is easy with quick access to the President George Bush Turnpike and I-30.
Explore the City
Encircling the Spirit of Rowlett at Schrade Bluebonnet Park are benches to admire the art.
Head to the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Dalrock to feed the ducks.
Bankhead Brewing Co in Olivers has a bustling indoor crowd on a chilly Friday nights.
For great produce, Olivers residents head to nearby Sprouts Market.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,756
Average: $118,415
Education
17,414
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,389
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rowlett has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rowlett, TX is $1,312 for a studio, $1,407 for one bedroom, $1,883 for two bedrooms, and $2,409 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rowlett has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,407/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$2,510/month
2,003 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,500/month
1,829 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rowlett, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
539 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
584 Students
Norma Dorsey Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
581 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
518 Students
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
548 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
562 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
891 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,356 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rowlett Creek Preserve
- Muddy Creek Preserve
- Jackson Spring Creek Forest Preserve
- Breckinridge Park
- Spring Creek Forest Preserve
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.