Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Park Hills, Rockwall

D+

18th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Park Hills is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (8 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
2,040
Median rent
$1,630
Median home value
$446,000
Household income
$53,300
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Park Hills

Park Hills is a neighborhood in Rockwall with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1994, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Park Hills is D+. That puts it 18th of 18 areas we grade in Rockwall, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Park Hills

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,630, 16% lower than the Rockwall median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Park Hills

  • Higher poverty. 16% of residents live below the poverty line, against 4.0% across Rockwall.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Park Hills report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $1,630, homes cost 8.4x income.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $53,300, 0% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 25% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

Park Hills compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Median rent: $1,63016% lower than Rockwall ($1,947)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Rockwall (4.4%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Home value to income: 8.4x135% higher than Rockwall (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 77%25 points higher than Rockwall (52%)
  • Median household income: $53,30054% lower than Rockwall ($115,580)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHoward Dobbs ElementaryElementary, Rockwall ISD1.1 mi
  • BHerman E Utley MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD0.7 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Park Hills

Median rent in Park Hills is $1,630 a month, 16% lower than the Rockwall median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $446,000, 8% higher than the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,062 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent16% lower than Rockwall$1,630$1,947$1,403
Median home value8% higher than Rockwall$446,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to income135% higher than Rockwall8.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points higher than Rockwall77%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points lower than Rockwall53%72%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Rockwall5.5%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall199420031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,062
Mortgage payment
$2,441
Property tax
$621
Median rent, for comparison
$1,630

Based on a $446,000 home in Park Hills, 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 income54% lower than Rockwall$53,300$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Rockwall0%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Rockwall16%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points lower than Rockwall28%49%34%
Average commute7% higher than Rockwall34 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Rockwall25%19%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockwall0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Rockwall91%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Park Hills

Under 1823%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6437%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black11%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race1.2%

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. CWindridgeAllen
  2. B-Northwest FriendswoodFriendswood
  3. C+Spring Creek EstatesTomball

Questions about Park Hills

Is Park Hills a good place to live?

Park Hills is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Park Hills?

Renters in Park Hills pay a median of $1,630 a month, 16% lower than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $446,000, 8% higher than the Rockwall median. A median home costs 8.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Park Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Howard Dobbs Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 Park Hills 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.