Rockwall, only 25 miles outside Dallas city limits, is a moderately-sized city in Rockwall County with a population of 41,672. The northeast Dallas suburb made it into the top five in Money's list of Best Places to Live in America 2020. In rankings, Rockwall was No. 4, making its Money list debut based on its “status as one of the fastest-growing cities in one of the nation's fastest-growing states.”

Lake Ray Hubbard is what separates Rockwall from Dallas county. The Harbor is a lakefront district, and home to plenty of dining, shopping, and living the lake life. The city hosts concerts, festivals, and movie nights here throughout the year. It’s fun to wander the lake front, check out the fountain, or watch the boats drift in and out of the harbor.

When it comes to housing, there’s something for everyone in Rockwall. There’s golf at The Shores, views of Lake Ray Hubbard and marina life at Chandlers Landing, and historic homes and bungalows near downtown Rockwall. From new to old, fixer-uppers to custom builds, there’s a house for everyone.

To locals, it’s a good balance of small-town life, great schools, and reasonable access to a world-class city when they need a little more hustle and bustle.

The median income in Rockwall, TX is $96,663 and the median home value is $360K.

Rockwall is served Rockwall Independent School District. For the second year in a row, Rockwall ISD received an ‘A’ district accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency.