Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Orleans on the Lake, Rockwall

B+

10th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Orleans on the Lake is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
1,800
Median rent
$2,070
Median home value
$418,000
Household income
$89,200
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Orleans on the Lake

Orleans on the Lake is a neighborhood in Rockwall with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 4% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 18 areas in Rockwall, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Orleans on the Lake

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Orleans on the Lake

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

Orleans on the Lake report card

Each grade compares Orleans on the Lake 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 $2,070, homes cost 4.7x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $89,200, 5.1% unemployed.

    59 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.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 32 min, 20% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    56% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.6% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Orleans on the Lake compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%26 points lower than Rockwall (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 56%7 points higher than Rockwall (49%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%4 points higher than Rockwall (96%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 57%16 points lower than Rockwall (72%)
  • Home value to income: 4.7x32% higher than Rockwall (3.6x)
  • Median household income: $89,20023% lower than Rockwall ($115,580)

Closest public schools

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

  • DAmanda Rochell ElementaryElementary, Rockwall ISD1.3 mi
  • BHerman E Utley MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD2.5 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Orleans on the Lake

Median rent in Orleans on the Lake is $2,070 a month, 6% higher than the Rockwall median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $418,000, about the same as the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,889 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent6% higher than Rockwall$2,070$1,947$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Rockwall$418,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to income32% higher than Rockwall4.7x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than Rockwall26%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Rockwall57%72%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Rockwall2.6%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall200520031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,889
Mortgage payment
$2,288
Property tax
$601
Median rent, for comparison
$2,070

Based on a $418,000 home in Orleans on the Lake, 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 income23% lower than Rockwall$89,200$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Rockwall5.1%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Rockwall4.4%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Rockwall56%49%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Rockwall32 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Rockwall20%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Orleans on the Lake

Under 185.2%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6444%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black4.0%
Asian4.7%
Other or more than one race0%

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+South Little ElmLittle Elm
  2. B+Lakewood CoveHouston
  3. A-Hidden LakesLeague City

Questions about Orleans on the Lake

Is Orleans on the Lake a good place to live?

Orleans on the Lake is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Orleans on the Lake?

Median rent in Orleans on the Lake is $2,070 a month, 6% higher than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $418,000, about the same as the Rockwall median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Orleans on the Lake?

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 Orleans on the Lake 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.