Living in Rockwall
Rockwall is a large place in Texas, United States, home to 42,566 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 4%, #434 of 11,898), people who want to live by the sea (top 7%, #419 of 6,413), retired couples (top 7%, #620 of 9,474).
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- Lake Ray Hubbard is 1.7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dallas, 38 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 59 min and sets around 0:23; in late June it sets around 3:37.
How Rockwall ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #434 of 11,898 | #10 of 610 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,252 of 9,771 | #30 of 564 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #751 of 8,006 | #5 of 386 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #450 of 6,237 | #4 of 295 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #620 of 9,474 | #16 of 471 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,371 of 9,474 | #21 of 471 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,443 of 10,762 | #53 of 635 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #2,771 of 4,537 | #95 of 261 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #2,879 of 4,444 | #103 of 250 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #2,294 of 3,053 | #92 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #693 of 7,271 | #21 of 408 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,944 of 6,227 | #77 of 400 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #2,938 of 3,933 | #122 of 223 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #745 of 8,006 | #10 of 386 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,171 of 12,111 | #105 of 721 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 40 | #3,033 of 4,114 | #114 of 231 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #3,124 of 7,271 | #84 of 408 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,641 of 9,474 | #55 of 471 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,583 of 18,063 | #522 of 1087 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,563 of 16,523 | #42 of 1007 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #10,825 of 18,063 | #623 of 1087 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,708 of 16,523 | #107 of 1007 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #4,475 of 21,167 | #148 of 1260 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,777 of 12,111 | #26 of 721 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #419 of 6,413 | #9 of 383 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,278 of 12,111 | #66 of 721 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #3,409 of 4,750 | #138 of 270 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fate 7 km
- Rowlett 10 km
- Heath (Texas) 11 km
- Wylie 12 km
- Royse City 13 km
- Sachse 14 km
- Garland (Texas) 17 km
- Murphy (Texas) 17 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.