What are the schools like in Rollingwood, TX?

School district data for Rollingwood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Rollingwood?

The median household income in Rollingwood, TX is $231,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Rollingwood, TX?

Rollingwood has an average high temperature of 62.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Rollingwood, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rollingwood, TX affordable or expensive?

Rollingwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rollingwood is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,704,500 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rollingwood, TX?

Rollingwood has a violent crime rate of 444.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2967.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rollingwood, TX a Good Place to Live?

Rollingwood is a small town of 1,514 in Texas, with a median household income of $231,875 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Rollingwood stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Rollingwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rollingwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Rollingwood's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rollingwood costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rollingwood, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,704,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$231,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Rollingwood's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

444.8 /100k

Property Crime

2967.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Rollingwood, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	93.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rollingwood sees average highs of 62.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rollingwood, TX
Average High — January	62.5°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Rollingwood, TX	National Avg
Population	1,514	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Lake Hills, TX 2 mi Austin, TX 3 mi Sunset Valley, TX 4 mi Lost Creek, TX 4 mi Barton Creek, TX 5 mi

Rollingwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rollingwood, TX affordable or expensive?

Rollingwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rollingwood roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $1,704,500 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Rollingwood, TX?

Rollingwood's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2967.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rollingwood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Rollingwood, TX a good place to live?

Rollingwood, TX has a population of 1,514, a median household income of $231,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rollingwood?

Rollingwood averages 62.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rollingwood?

The population of Rollingwood, Texas is 1,514 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rollingwood?

Key numbers for living in Rollingwood: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $1,704,500, median household income $231,875, crime index 127 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rollingwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.