Neighborhood in Rowlett, Dallas County

Living in Northeast Rowlett, Rowlett

B-

5th of 7areas in Rowlett
Overall score 57 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rowlett overall: B-

Northeast Rowlett covers part of Rowlett, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Rowlett. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.4 mi
Pharmacy2.5 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym2.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
3,640
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$478,000
Household income
$189,700
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Rowlett

Northeast Rowlett is an area in Rowlett with about 3,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 56% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 7 areas in Rowlett, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Rowlett

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $189,700, 69% higher than the Rowlett median.

Cons of living in Northeast Rowlett

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Rowlett report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 D+

    Median rent $1,830, homes cost 2.5x income.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $189,700, 0.7% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 19% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    51% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Rowlett compared with Rowlett

Better than Rowlett

  • Median household income: $189,70069% higher than Rowlett ($112,081)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%21 points higher than Rowlett (75%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 51%14 points higher than Rowlett (38%)

Worse than Rowlett

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%49 points higher than Rowlett (51%)
  • Vacant homes: 9.2%6 points higher than Rowlett (3.6%)
  • Average commute: 33 min6% higher than Rowlett (31 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLiberty Grove ElementaryElementary, Garland ISD0.4 mi
  • DVernon Schrade MiddleMiddle, Garland ISD2.5 mi
  • ASachse High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Rowlett

Median rent in Northeast Rowlett is $1,830 a month, 8% lower than the Rowlett median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $478,000, 30% higher than the Rowlett median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,234 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRowlettTexas
Median rent8% lower than Rowlett$1,830$1,990$1,403
Median home value30% higher than Rowlett$478,000$368,800$283,800
Home value to income23% lower than Rowlett2.5x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent49 points higher than Rowlett100%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Rowlett96%75%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Rowlett9.2%3.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rowlett200519971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,234
Mortgage payment
$2,616
Property tax
$618
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $478,000 home in Northeast 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 income69% higher than Rowlett$189,700$112,081$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Rowlett0.7%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Rowlett0%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Rowlett51%38%34%
Average commute6% higher than Rowlett33 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Rowlett19%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Rowlett0%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Rowlett

Under 1829%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6444%
65 and over6.2%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black24%
Asian5.9%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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. 6C+East RowlettMedian rent $2,930
  6. 7CCentral RowlettMedian rent $1,950

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSouth SchertzSchertz
  2. B-West KyleKyle
  3. BSoutheast PflugervillePflugerville

Questions about Northeast Rowlett

Is Northeast Rowlett a good place to live?

Northeast Rowlett covers part of Rowlett, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 Northeast Rowlett?

Median rent in Northeast Rowlett is $1,830 a month, 8% lower than the Rowlett median. The median home is worth $478,000, 30% higher than the Rowlett median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Rowlett.

What schools serve Northeast Rowlett?

The closest rated public schools are Liberty Grove Elementary (elementary, rated C), Vernon Schrade Middle (middle, rated D) and Sachse High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.