Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Rockwall Lake Estates, Rockwall

C-

15th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Rockwall Lake Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 18 areas we score in Rockwall. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (1 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
660
Median rent
$2,530
Median home value
$282,000
Household income
$80,700
Average commute
45 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in Rockwall Lake Estates

Rockwall Lake Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall with about 700 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for Rockwall Lake Estates is C-. That puts it 15th of 18 areas we grade in Rockwall, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Rockwall Lake Estates

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

Cons of living in Rockwall Lake Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,530, 30% higher than the Rockwall median.
  • Higher poverty. 28% of residents live below the poverty line, against 4.0% across Rockwall.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 45 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.

Rockwall Lake Estates report card

Each grade compares Rockwall Lake Estates 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 $2,530, homes cost 3.5x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $80,700, 0% unemployed.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    79 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 45 min, 2.5% work from home.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    66% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

Rockwall Lake Estates compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Rockwall (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%18 points higher than Rockwall (72%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Rockwall (4.4%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Vacant homes: 38%32 points higher than Rockwall (5.5%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 66%30 points lower than Rockwall (96%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%29 points lower than Rockwall (49%)

Closest public schools

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

  • COuida SpringerElementary, Rockwall ISD0.6 mi
  • AMaurine Cain MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD1.3 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Rockwall Lake Estates

Median rent in Rockwall Lake Estates is $2,530 a month, 30% higher than the Rockwall median. A household would need about $101,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $282,000, 32% lower than the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,855 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent30% higher than Rockwall$2,530$1,947$1,403
Median home value32% lower than Rockwall$282,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Rockwall3.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Rockwall0%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Rockwall90%72%63%
Vacant homes32 points higher than Rockwall38%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall198920031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,855
Mortgage payment
$1,544
Property tax
$312
Median rent, for comparison
$2,530

Based on a $282,000 home in Rockwall Lake Estates, 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 income30% lower than Rockwall$80,700$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Rockwall0%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line24 points higher than Rockwall28%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than Rockwall20%49%34%
Average commute41% higher than Rockwall45 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home17 points lower than Rockwall2.5%19%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockwall0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet30 points lower than Rockwall66%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 Rockwall Lake Estates

Under 1816%
18 to 349.3%
35 to 6464%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.6%

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. 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. CLoma LindaEl Paso
  2. CWest Canyon LakeCanyon Lake
  3. C+Spring Creek EstatesTomball

Questions about Rockwall Lake Estates

Is Rockwall Lake Estates a good place to live?

Rockwall Lake Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th 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 Rockwall Lake Estates?

Renters in Rockwall Lake Estates pay a median of $2,530 a month, 30% higher than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $282,000, 32% lower than the Rockwall median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Rockwall Lake Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Ouida Springer (elementary, rated C), Maurine Cain 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Rockwall Lake Estates 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.