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Living in Rockwall
Rockwall is the Rockwall County seat, about 24 miles east of downtown Dallas by road. The Census Bureau estimated 53,980 people in July 2025, up from 47,308 in 2020. The city was incorporated in 1874.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 53,980July 2025 Census estimate, up from 47,308 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Land area
- About 30 square miles29.6 square miles of land, Census Bureau 2024 gazetteerSource
- Schools
- Rockwall ISDAbout 19,100 students on 26 campuses, per the district's superintendent page (no year given)Source
- Downtown Dallas
- About 31 min24 miles from City Hall, no traffic. EstimateSource
- DFW Airport
- About 59 min44 miles from City Hall, no traffic. EstimateSource
- Dallas Love Field
- About 45 min30 miles from City Hall, no traffic. EstimateSource
- Property tax
- About $1.58 per $100City, Rockwall ISD and county rates added up, before exemptions. 2025 ratesSource
Neighborhoods
Gideon Grove New homes
A Qualico Communities development in Rockwall built by Pacesetter Homes; its second phase has 84 lots next to the finished first phase.
Builders: Pacesetter Homes Source
Nelson Lake New homes
A 260-lot Qualico Communities development in Rockwall beside Nelson Lake, a flood control and conservation lake, with an amenity center facing the water.
Builders: Pacesetter Homes Source
Park Hills New homes
A 144-lot Qualico Communities development in Rockwall that backs onto Harry Myers Park, with walking trails tying it to the park.
Builders: Pacesetter Homes Source
Quail Hollow New homes
A small Highland Homes community just north of Rockwall with access to John King Boulevard, I-30, Highway 66 and Highway 78, on 62, 72 and 82 foot lots.
Rockwall ISD · Builders: Highland Homes Source
Terracina New homes
New single-family homes by Bloomfield Homes on streets such as Via Toscana Lane and Guadalupe Drive (Rockwall 75032), with a playground and a park pavilion.
Rockwall ISD · Builders: Bloomfield Homes Source
Schools
Rockwall ISD: The City of Rockwall Rockwall ISD attendance areas and zone inquiry
Rockwall ISD campuses with a Rockwall mailing address Source
High schoolsRockwall High School and Ninth Grade Campus
Rockwall-Heath High School campus at 2727 S. John King Blvd.
Quest Academy
Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy
Rockwall-Heath High School campus at 2727 S. John King Blvd.
Quest Academy
Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy
Middle schoolsCain Middle School
Utley Middle School
Williams Middle School
Utley Middle School
Williams Middle School
Elementary schoolsAmanda Rochell Elementary
Celia Hays Elementary
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary
Dorris A. Jones Elementary
Grace Hartman Elementary
Howard Dobbs Elementary
Nebbie Williams Elementary
Ouida Springer Elementary
Sharon Shannon Elementary
Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary
Virginia Reinhardt Elementary
Celia Hays Elementary
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary
Dorris A. Jones Elementary
Grace Hartman Elementary
Howard Dobbs Elementary
Nebbie Williams Elementary
Ouida Springer Elementary
Sharon Shannon Elementary
Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary
Virginia Reinhardt Elementary
A normal week here
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Nutcracker Ballet Storytime with The Rockwall Ballet Company
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Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rockwall | $0.2575 per $100 | Source |
| Rockwall ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | Source |
| Rockwall County | $0.251 per $100 | Source |
| Typical 2025 total, before exemptions | About $1.58 per $100 |
Tax year 2025 rates per $100 of taxable value from the Texas Comptroller's rate files ($0.2575 city, $1.0669 Rockwall ISD, $0.251 county, $1.5754 together). Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill. Some newer subdivisions also pay a municipal utility district (MUD) rate on top; the Comptroller lists Rockwall County MUDs No. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and Poetry Road MUD for 2025, at $0.155 to $1.00 per $100. Ask the seller or the appraisal district which units tax a given address.
The basics
City officesRockwall City Hall, 385 S. Goliad St., 972-771-7700. City listing
LibraryRockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall. County library
Register to voteRockwall County Elections, 915 Whitmore Dr., Suite D, Rockwall, 972-204-6200. Rockwall County Elections
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Rockwall, Texas?
53,980. July 2025 Census estimate, up from 47,308 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Rockwall in?
Rockwall ISD: The City of Rockwall
How far is Rockwall from Dallas?
About 31 min to downtown Dallas, 24 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Rockwall, Texas?
About $1.58 per $100, typical 2025 total, before exemptions, adding up City of Rockwall, Rockwall ISD, Rockwall County. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Rockwall?
Gideon Grove, Nelson Lake, Park Hills, Quail Hollow, Terracina.
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