Neighborhood in Fate, Rockwall County

Living in Avondale, Fate

B+

3rd of 7areas in Fate
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fate overall: B

Avondale is a neighborhood in Fate, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Fate. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library3.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,200
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$389,000
Household income
$131,700
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Avondale

Avondale is a neighborhood in Fate with about 3,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 72% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 7 areas in Fate, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in Avondale

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,190, 52% lower than the Fate median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Avondale

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Avondale report card

Each grade compares Avondale with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,190, homes cost 3.0x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $131,700, 4.2% unemployed.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 112 violent crimes per 100k, 303 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 33 min, 15% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

Avondale compared with Fate

Better than Fate

  • Median rent: $1,19052% lower than Fate ($2,500)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%6 points higher than Fate (42%)
  • Average commute: 33 min6% lower than Fate (35 min)

Worse than Fate

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 70%18 points higher than Fate (52%)
  • Vacant homes: 14%8 points higher than Fate (5.2%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%3 points lower than Fate (92%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ABillie Stevenson ElementaryElementary, Rockwall ISD0.6 mi
  • CBobby Summers MiddleMiddle, Royse City ISD1.4 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD4.4 mi

Cost of living in Avondale

Median rent in Avondale is $1,190 a month, 52% lower than the Fate median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $389,000, about the same as the Fate median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,661 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFateTexas
Median rent52% lower than Fate$1,190$2,500$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Fate$389,000$384,300$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Fate3.0x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points higher than Fate70%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Fate89%92%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Fate14%5.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fate200520131992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,661
Mortgage payment
$2,129
Property tax
$532
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $389,000 home in Avondale, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereFateTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Fate$131,700$132,752$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Fate4.2%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Fate5.9%3.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Fate48%42%34%
Average commute6% lower than Fate33 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Fate15%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Fate0.1%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Fate98%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Avondale

Under 1837%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6443%
65 and over3.0%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black14%
Asian1.0%
Other or more than one race4.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Fate

  1. 1AMonterra
  2. 2A-WoodcreekMedian rent $2,570
  3. 4B+Chamberlain CrossingMedian rent $2,870
  4. 5C+Spring MeadowMedian rent $2,090
  5. 6D+Luby AcresMedian rent $2,730
  6. 7D+Melody RanchMedian rent $2,100

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-SiennaSan Antonio
  2. B+North Cedar ParkCedar Park
  3. BHomestead at Old Settlers ParkRound Rock

Questions about Avondale

Is Avondale a good place to live?

Avondale is a neighborhood in Fate, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Fate. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Avondale?

Median rent in Avondale is $1,190 a month, 52% lower than the Fate median. The median home is worth $389,000, about the same as the Fate median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Fate.

What schools serve Avondale?

The closest rated public schools are Billie Stevenson Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bobby Summers Middle (middle, rated C) and Rockwall High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Avondale name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.