Neighborhood in Rowlett, Dallas County

Living in Southwest Rowlett, Rowlett

B-

3rd of 7areas in Rowlett
Overall score 64 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rowlett overall: B-

Southwest Rowlett covers part of Rowlett, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Rowlett. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
4,850
Median rent
$2,610
Median home value
$375,000
Household income
$121,000
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Rowlett

Southwest Rowlett is an area in Rowlett with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 28% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 7 areas in Rowlett, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Rowlett

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Rowlett

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,610, 31% higher than the Rowlett median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Rowlett report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $2,610, homes cost 3.1x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $121,000, 2.6% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 30 min, 24% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    42% have a bachelor’s degree.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Rowlett compared with Rowlett

Better than Rowlett

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%15 points higher than Rowlett (75%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 42%4 points higher than Rowlett (38%)
  • Median household income: $121,0008% higher than Rowlett ($112,081)

Worse than Rowlett

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%17 points higher than Rowlett (51%)
  • Median rent: $2,61031% higher than Rowlett ($1,990)

Closest public schools

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

  • CRowlett ElementaryElementary, Garland ISD0.3 mi
  • CCoyle Middle Technology Center for Math & ScienceMiddle, Garland ISD1.2 mi
  • BRowlett High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Rowlett

Median rent in Southwest Rowlett is $2,610 a month, 31% higher than the Rowlett median. A household would need about $104,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $375,000, about the same as the Rowlett median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,527 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRowlettTexas
Median rent31% higher than Rowlett$2,610$1,990$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Rowlett$375,000$368,800$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Rowlett3.1x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Rowlett68%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Rowlett90%75%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Rowlett3.2%3.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rowlett198919971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,527
Mortgage payment
$2,053
Property tax
$474
Median rent, for comparison
$2,610

Based on a $375,000 home in Southwest 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 income8% higher than Rowlett$121,000$112,081$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Rowlett2.6%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Rowlett3.1%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Rowlett42%38%34%
Average commute5% lower than Rowlett30 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Rowlett24%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rowlett1.2%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than 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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southwest Rowlett

Under 1821%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6441%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White61%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black16%
Asian4.9%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. 4B-South RowlettMedian rent $1,990
  4. 5B-Northeast RowlettMedian rent $1,830
  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. B-Britian EstatesLewisville
  2. BKelliwood ParkHouston
  3. B+Highland Hills VLewisville

Questions about Southwest Rowlett

Is Southwest Rowlett a good place to live?

Southwest Rowlett covers part of Rowlett, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Rowlett. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Rowlett?

Median rent in Southwest Rowlett is $2,610 a month, 31% higher than the Rowlett median. The median home is worth $375,000, about the same as the Rowlett median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Rowlett.

What schools serve Southwest Rowlett?

The closest rated public schools are Rowlett Elementary (elementary, rated C), Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math & Science (middle, rated C) and Rowlett High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 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.