What are the schools like in Rowlett, TX?

Rowlett is served primarily by GARLAND ISD. The district operates 44 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Rowlett?

The median household income in Rowlett, TX is $110,954 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Rowlett, TX?

Rowlett has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Rowlett, TX affordable or expensive?

Rowlett's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rowlett is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $300,500 and the median rent is $1,807 per month.

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

Rowlett has a violent crime rate of 151.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1304.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rowlett, TX a Good Place to Live?

Rowlett is a mid-sized city of 63,291 in Texas, with a median household income of $110,954 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Rowlett stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Rowlett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rowlett 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: 103.3

Rowlett's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rowlett costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rowlett, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,807	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,954	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rowlett's violent crime rate is 151.9 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.9 /100k

Property Crime

1304.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rowlett is served primarily by GARLAND ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rowlett, TX	National Avg
School District	GARLAND ISD	—
Elementary Schools	44	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rowlett sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rowlett, TX
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Rowlett, TX	National Avg
Population	63,291	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	22.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	7.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sachse, TX 4 mi Garland, TX 5 mi Rockwall, TX 6 mi Heath, TX 7 mi Murphy, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Rowlett

Rowlett, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

75089 75088

Rowlett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rowlett, TX affordable or expensive?

Rowlett's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rowlett roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $300,500 and median rent is $1,807/month.

What is the crime rate in Rowlett, TX?

Rowlett's violent crime rate is 151.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1304.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rowlett?

Public schools in Rowlett are operated by GARLAND ISD. The district has 44 elementary, 12 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rowlett, TX a good place to live?

Rowlett, TX has a population of 63,291, a median household income of $110,954, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Rowlett?

Rowlett averages 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rowlett?

Rowlett, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75089, 75088.

What is the population of Rowlett?

The population of Rowlett, Texas is 63,291 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rowlett?

Key numbers for living in Rowlett: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $300,500, median household income $110,954, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rowlett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.