Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall

A

4th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Northwest Rockwall covers part of Rockwall, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library3.0 mi

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

Population
2,880
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$525,000
Household income
$162,900
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Rockwall

Northwest Rockwall is an area in Rockwall with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 45% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 18 areas in Rockwall, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Rockwall

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $162,900, 41% higher than the Rockwall median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Rockwall

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

Northwest Rockwall report card

Each grade compares Northwest Rockwall 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 $1,830, homes cost 3.2x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $162,900, 0% unemployed.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 31 min, 16% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.1% of adults uninsured.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Rockwall compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%21 points higher than Rockwall (72%)
  • Median household income: $162,90041% higher than Rockwall ($115,580)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%5 points higher than Rockwall (49%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%7 points higher than Rockwall (52%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGrace Hartman ElementaryElementary, Rockwall ISD0.8 mi
  • AJ W Williams MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD2 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD3.3 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Rockwall

Median rent in Northwest Rockwall is $1,830 a month, 6% lower than the Rockwall median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $525,000, 28% higher than the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,422 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent6% lower than Rockwall$1,830$1,947$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Rockwall$525,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Rockwall3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Rockwall59%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Rockwall94%72%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Rockwall0%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall200120031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,422
Mortgage payment
$2,874
Property tax
$549
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $525,000 home in Northwest Rockwall, 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 income41% higher than Rockwall$162,900$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Rockwall0%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Rockwall3.1%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Rockwall54%49%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Rockwall31 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Rockwall16%19%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Rockwall3.3%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Rockwall98%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Northwest Rockwall

Under 1823%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6449%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White81%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black12%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race1.6%

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. 5AThe Estates of Coast Royale
  5. 6ASaddle Star EstatesMedian rent $2,560
  6. 7A-Breezy Hill
  7. 8A-Chandlers LandingMedian rent $3,500+
  8. 9A-East RockwallMedian rent $3,140

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ANorthwest McKinneyMcKinney
  2. ACentral Flower MoundFlower Mound
  3. A-Central ParkerParker

Questions about Northwest Rockwall

Is Northwest Rockwall a good place to live?

Northwest Rockwall covers part of Rockwall, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Rockwall?

Median rent in Northwest Rockwall is $1,830 a month, 6% lower than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $525,000, 28% higher than the Rockwall median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Northwest Rockwall?

The closest rated public schools are Grace Hartman Elementary (elementary, rated A), J W Williams Middle (middle, rated A) and Rockwall High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Rockwall that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.