Cost of Living in Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett has a population of about 65,463. The median household income is $112,081, median gross rent is $1,990/month, and the median home value is $368,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Rowlett expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Rowlett is 20% above the national median and home values are about the national median. Household income here is 33% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 21% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rowlett?
The median gross rent in Rowlett, Texas is $1,990 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Rowlett?
The median owner-occupied home value in Rowlett is $368,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Rowlett?
The median household income in Rowlett is $112,081 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.