Living in Rowlett, TX
Suburb in Texas
Rowlett is a suburb in Texas, home to about 64,000 people, with 4.2 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Rowlett a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 19 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
- Easy flying: DAL is 18 mi away
- Big job market: about 4.2 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 91°F
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Key facts
Living in Rowlett: common questions
What is the cost of living in Rowlett?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $318k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Rowlett?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.73% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Rowlett safe?
Rowlett isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Rowlett?
Rowlett has mild winters: winter days average around 56°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Rowlett get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, heat waves and tornadoes: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.23 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Rowlett?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 18 mi away.
How Rowlett scores
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