Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Highland Meadows, Rockwall

C-

16th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 35 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Highland Meadows is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
2,890
Median rent
$2,620
Median home value
$276,000
Household income
$87,600
Average commute
38 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Highland Meadows

Highland Meadows is a neighborhood in Rockwall with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 16th of 18 areas in Rockwall, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Highland Meadows

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Highland Meadows

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,620, 35% higher than the Rockwall median.
  • Higher unemployment. 23% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.4% across Rockwall.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 38 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.

Highland Meadows report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,620, homes cost 3.2x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $87,600, 23% unemployed.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 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.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 38 min, 12% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

Highland Meadows compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%11 points higher than Rockwall (72%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x11% lower than Rockwall (3.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 1.6%2 points lower than Rockwall (4.0%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 78%27 points higher than Rockwall (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%23 points lower than Rockwall (49%)
  • Unemployment rate: 23%19 points higher than Rockwall (4.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DAmanda Rochell ElementaryElementary, Rockwall ISD0.3 mi
  • BHerman E Utley MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD1.6 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Highland Meadows

Median rent in Highland Meadows is $2,620 a month, 35% higher than the Rockwall median. A household would need about $105,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $276,000, 33% lower than the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,822 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent35% higher than Rockwall$2,620$1,947$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Rockwall$276,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Rockwall3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points higher than Rockwall78%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Rockwall83%72%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Rockwall4.4%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall200320031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,822
Mortgage payment
$1,511
Property tax
$312
Median rent, for comparison
$2,620

Based on a $276,000 home in Highland Meadows, 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 income24% lower than Rockwall$87,600$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rate19 points higher than Rockwall23%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Rockwall1.6%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Rockwall26%49%34%
Average commute20% higher than Rockwall38 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Rockwall12%19%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockwall0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Rockwall97%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Highland Meadows

Under 1834%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6434%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White30%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Black26%
Asian5.5%
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. D-Central Mission BendMission Bend
  2. C-South ArlingtonArlington
  3. D+Pineview TerraceKaty

Questions about Highland Meadows

Is Highland Meadows a good place to live?

Highland Meadows is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Highland Meadows?

Median rent in Highland Meadows is $2,620 a month, 35% higher than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $276,000, 33% lower than the Rockwall median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Highland Meadows?

The closest rated public schools are Amanda Rochell Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 Highland Meadows 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.