Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Flagstone Estates, Rockwall

B

11th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Flagstone Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
3,530
Median rent
$2,290
Median home value
$290,000
Household income
$112,700
Average commute
37 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Flagstone Estates

Flagstone Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall with about 3,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 62% of households with children.

Our grade for Flagstone Estates is B. That puts it 11th of 18 areas we grade in Rockwall, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Flagstone Estates

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Flagstone Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,290, 18% higher than the Rockwall median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 37 minutes, against 32 for Rockwall as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Flagstone Estates report card

Each grade compares Flagstone Estates 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 $2,290, homes cost 2.6x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $112,700, 6.6% unemployed.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 111 violent crimes per 100k, 1,014 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 37 min, 13% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Flagstone Estates compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Home value to income: 2.6x28% lower than Rockwall (3.6x)
  • Vacant homes: 0%5 points lower than Rockwall (5.5%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%3 points higher than Rockwall (96%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 36%13 points lower than Rockwall (49%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%9 points lower than Rockwall (72%)
  • Median rent: $2,29018% higher than Rockwall ($1,947)

Closest public schools

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

  • COuida SpringerElementary, Rockwall ISD0.2 mi
  • BHerman E Utley MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD1.7 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Flagstone Estates

Median rent in Flagstone Estates is $2,290 a month, 18% higher than the Rockwall median. A household would need about $92,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $290,000, 30% lower than the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,983 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent18% higher than Rockwall$2,290$1,947$1,403
Median home value30% lower than Rockwall$290,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Rockwall2.6x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Rockwall51%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Rockwall63%72%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Rockwall0%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall200520031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,983
Mortgage payment
$1,587
Property tax
$396
Median rent, for comparison
$2,290

Based on a $290,000 home in Flagstone Estates, 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

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Rockwall$112,700$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Rockwall6.6%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Rockwall3.7%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Rockwall36%49%34%
Average commute17% higher than Rockwall37 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Rockwall13%19%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockwall0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Rockwall99%96%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Flagstone Estates

Under 1833%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6441%
65 and over5.3%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black21%
Asian3.1%
Other or more than one race1.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in Rockwall

  1. 1A+Hidden Valley Estates
  2. 2ACentral RockwallMedian rent $1,450
  3. 3ACaruth LakesMedian rent $2,040
  4. 4ANorthwest RockwallMedian rent $1,830
  5. 5AThe Estates of Coast Royale
  6. 6ASaddle Star EstatesMedian rent $2,560
  7. 7A-Breezy Hill
  8. 8A-Chandlers LandingMedian rent $3,500+

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BCentral BudaBuda
  2. B-Central Little ElmLittle Elm
  3. B+AvondaleFate

Questions about Flagstone Estates

Is Flagstone Estates a good place to live?

Flagstone Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Flagstone Estates?

Renters in Flagstone Estates pay a median of $2,290 a month, 18% higher than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $290,000, 30% lower than the Rockwall median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Flagstone Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Ouida Springer (elementary, rated C), Herman E Utley Middle (middle, rated B) 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 Flagstone Estates 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.