Neighborhood in Rowlett, Dallas County

Living in East Rowlett, Rowlett

C+

6th of 7areas in Rowlett
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rowlett overall: B-

East Rowlett covers part of Rowlett, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Rowlett. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.1 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library3.3 mi

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

Population
4,940
Median rent
$2,930
Median home value
$328,000
Household income
$126,900
Average commute
43 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in East Rowlett

East Rowlett is an area in Rowlett with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for East Rowlett is C+. That puts it 6th of 7 areas we grade in Rowlett, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in East Rowlett

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in East Rowlett

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,930, 47% higher than the Rowlett median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 43 minutes, against 31 for Rowlett as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Rowlett report card

Each grade compares East Rowlett 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 $2,930, homes cost 2.6x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $126,900, 2.4% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 157 violent crimes per 100k, 1,167 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.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 43 min, 17% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

East Rowlett compared with Rowlett

Better than Rowlett

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%14 points higher than Rowlett (75%)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x21% lower than Rowlett (3.3x)
  • Median household income: $126,90013% higher than Rowlett ($112,081)

Worse than Rowlett

  • Median rent: $2,93047% higher than Rowlett ($1,990)
  • Average commute: 43 min39% higher than Rowlett (31 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%13 points lower than Rowlett (38%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDoris Cullins-Lake Pointe ElementaryElementary, Rockwall ISD0.2 mi
  • DVernon Schrade MiddleMiddle, Garland ISD1.6 mi
  • BRowlett High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in East Rowlett

Median rent in East Rowlett is $2,930 a month, 47% higher than the Rowlett median. A household would need about $117,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $328,000, 11% lower than the Rowlett median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,163 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRowlettTexas
Median rent47% higher than Rowlett$2,930$1,990$1,403
Median home value11% lower than Rowlett$328,000$368,800$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Rowlett2.6x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Rowlett53%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Rowlett89%75%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Rowlett3.4%3.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rowlett198919971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,163
Mortgage payment
$1,795
Property tax
$367
Median rent, for comparison
$2,930

Based on a $328,000 home in East Rowlett, 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

MeasureHereRowlettTexas
Median household income13% higher than Rowlett$126,900$112,081$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Rowlett2.4%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Rowlett3.6%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Rowlett25%38%34%
Average commute39% higher than Rowlett43 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Rowlett17%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rowlett1.0%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Rowlett99%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in East Rowlett

Under 1818%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6444%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Black12%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race0.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Rowlett

  1. 1BSoutheast RowlettMedian rent $1,770
  2. 2BWest RowlettMedian rent $2,300
  3. 3B-Southwest RowlettMedian rent $2,610
  4. 4B-South RowlettMedian rent $1,990
  5. 5B-Northeast RowlettMedian rent $1,830
  6. 7CCentral RowlettMedian rent $1,950

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Oak CreekSan Antonio
  2. C+Hyde ParkMidland
  3. C+The Park VillagesSpring

Questions about East Rowlett

Is East Rowlett a good place to live?

East Rowlett covers part of Rowlett, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Rowlett. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in East Rowlett?

Renters in East Rowlett pay a median of $2,930 a month, 47% higher than the Rowlett median. The median home is worth $328,000, 11% lower than the Rowlett median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Rowlett.

What schools serve East Rowlett?

The closest rated public schools are Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary (elementary, rated C), Vernon Schrade Middle (middle, rated D) and Rowlett High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Rowlett 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.