Neighborhood in Rockwall, Rockwall County

Living in Windmill Ridge Estates, Rockwall

C-

17th of 18areas in Rockwall
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockwall overall: A

Windmill Ridge Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th 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 (10 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
3,390
Median rent
$2,530
Median home value
$317,000
Household income
$82,800
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Windmill Ridge Estates

Windmill Ridge Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall with about 3,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 17th of 18 areas in Rockwall, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Windmill Ridge Estates

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Windmill Ridge Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,530, 30% higher than the Rockwall median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Windmill Ridge Estates report card

Each grade compares Windmill Ridge 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 D-

    Median rent $2,530, homes cost 3.8x income.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $82,800, 3.2% unemployed.

    56 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 35 min, 17% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Windmill Ridge Estates compared with Rockwall

Better than Rockwall

  • Unemployment rate: 3.2%1 points lower than Rockwall (4.4%)

Worse than Rockwall

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 84%32 points higher than Rockwall (52%)
  • Median rent: $2,53030% higher than Rockwall ($1,947)
  • Median household income: $82,80028% 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 ISD0.6 mi
  • BHerman E Utley MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD2 mi
  • ARockwall High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Windmill Ridge Estates

Median rent in Windmill Ridge 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 $317,000, 23% lower than the Rockwall median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,047 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockwallTexas
Median rent30% higher than Rockwall$2,530$1,947$1,403
Median home value23% lower than Rockwall$317,000$411,700$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Rockwall3.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent32 points higher than Rockwall84%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Rockwall70%72%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Rockwall9.8%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockwall200220031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,047
Mortgage payment
$1,735
Property tax
$312
Median rent, for comparison
$2,530

Based on a $317,000 home in Windmill Ridge 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 income28% lower than Rockwall$82,800$115,580$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Rockwall3.2%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Rockwall7.0%4.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Rockwall39%49%34%
Average commute10% higher than Rockwall35 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Rockwall17%19%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockwall0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Rockwall96%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 Windmill Ridge Estates

Under 1832%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6435%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black15%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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. C-North MesquiteMesquite
  2. CWindridgeAllen
  3. B-South CreekRound Rock

Questions about Windmill Ridge Estates

Is Windmill Ridge Estates a good place to live?

Windmill Ridge Estates is a neighborhood in Rockwall, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th 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 Windmill Ridge Estates?

Median rent in Windmill Ridge Estates is $2,530 a month, 30% higher than the Rockwall median. The median home is worth $317,000, 23% lower than the Rockwall median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Rockwall.

What schools serve Windmill Ridge Estates?

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 Windmill Ridge 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.