Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Fontanna Ranch, Rockwall

B-

13th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Fontanna Ranch is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
1,250
Median rent
$3,040
Median home value
$366,000
Household income
$132,700
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in Fontanna Ranch

Fontanna Ranch is a neighborhood in Rockwall with about 1,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 42% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 18 areas in Rockwall, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Fontanna Ranch

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Fontanna Ranch

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,040, 56% higher than the Rockwall median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Fontanna Ranch report card

Each grade compares Fontanna Ranch 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 $3,040, homes cost 2.8x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $132,700, 3.5% unemployed.

    74 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 30% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    55% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Fontanna Ranch compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%13 points higher than Rockwall (72%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x22% lower than Rockwall (3.6x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 55%7 points higher than Rockwall (49%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Median rent: $3,04056% higher than Rockwall ($1,947)
  • Average commute: 35 min11% higher than Rockwall (32 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 54%2 points higher than Rockwall (52%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDorris A Jones ElementaryElementary, Rockwall ISD0.6 mi
  • BHerman E Utley MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD2 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Fontanna Ranch

Median rent in Fontanna Ranch is $3,040 a month, 56% higher than the Rockwall median. A household would need about $122,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $366,000, 11% lower than the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,399 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent56% higher than Rockwall$3,040$1,947$1,403
Median home value11% lower than Rockwall$366,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than Rockwall2.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Rockwall54%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Rockwall85%72%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Rockwall5.1%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall200620031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,399
Mortgage payment
$2,003
Property tax
$396
Median rent, for comparison
$3,040

Based on a $366,000 home in Fontanna Ranch, 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 income15% higher than Rockwall$132,700$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Rockwall3.5%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Rockwall6.0%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Rockwall55%49%34%
Average commute11% higher than Rockwall35 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Rockwall30%19%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockwall0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Rockwall100%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 Fontanna Ranch

Under 1829%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6442%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black6.5%
Asian8.8%
Other or more than one race8.1%

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. B-Central Little ElmLittle Elm
  2. C+Deer CoveArlington
  3. BNorth CiboloCibolo

Questions about Fontanna Ranch

Is Fontanna Ranch a good place to live?

Fontanna Ranch is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th 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 Fontanna Ranch?

Median rent in Fontanna Ranch is $3,040 a month, 56% higher than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $366,000, 11% lower than the Rockwall median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Fontanna Ranch?

The closest rated public schools are Dorris A Jones Elementary (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 1 Census block group closest to the Fontanna Ranch 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.