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Cost of Living in Rowlett, TX

Population 65,463 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,990
Median home value$368,800
Median household income$112,081

The median rent in Rowlett, TX is $1,990/month, 42% higher than the Texas median and 41% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $368,800, 11% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $112,081 a year, 43% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 21.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $79,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,865/mo

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Rowlett vs. Texas vs. U.S.

RowlettTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,990$1,403$1,413
Median home value$368,800$283,800$332,700
Median household income$112,081$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate75.2%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher37.9%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate6.1%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.0%5.3%5.2%
Work from home18.4%14.4%15.1%
Median age39.935.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Rowlett, TX?

The median gross rent in Rowlett, TX is $1,990 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Rowlett, TX?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $79,600 a year in gross income.

Is Rowlett, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in Texas

Houston, TXRent $1,361 · Income $64,813San Antonio, TXRent $1,324 · Income $65,056Dallas, TXRent $1,472 · Income $70,518Austin, TXRent $1,729 · Income $93,658Fort Worth, TXRent $1,509 · Income $79,507El Paso, TXRent $1,073 · Income $59,745

Cities with a similar cost of living

Shoreline, WARent $1,985 · Income $112,751Scottsdale, AZRent $2,013 · Income $110,886Eagle Mountain, UTRent $2,020 · Income $113,648Ballenger Creek, MDRent $1,987 · Income $108,944East San Gabriel, CARent $1,976 · Income $108,677Gaithersburg, MDRent $2,058 · Income $112,467

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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