Primary sources for Rockwall, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Rockwall, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Rockwall, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Rockwall, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Rockwall, TX
Electricity rates in Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall, TX ranks 11 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (1.9%). Rockwall, Texas has 49,605 residents in 17,954 households; 47.3% heat with electricity.
Households in Rockwall, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Rockwall on the map
Rockwall County, with Rockwall marked
Who supplies Rockwall
Rockwall County lists 2 utilities for Rockwall, TX, a city of 49,605: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Rockwall County page.
Who lives in Rockwall: income, cars, homes
1,903 residents of Rockwall, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.6. In Rockwall, TX, 339 households own no vehicle and 13,117 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Rockwall, TX, 1,703 of 17,954 households earn under $35,000, 3,536 $35,000-$75,000, 6,345 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,370 $150,000 or more. Rockwall, TX homes: 14,894 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,937 none or one, median 6.7 rooms. Of 25,650 workers in Rockwall, TX, 4,929 work from home, 18,578 drive alone, 85 ride transit and 211 walk. In Rockwall, TX, 2,138 of 4,399 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,998 households moved in since 2018 and 1,565 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Rockwall, TX
| Rockwall, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwall, TX, households under $35,000 | 9.5% | 92 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, households $150,000 or more | 35.5% | 19 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, residents below poverty | 3.9% | 102 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, median age | 39.6 | 12 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 79.0% | 22 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, households without a vehicle | 1.9% | 98 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 73.1% | 21 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, workers at home | 19.2% | 23 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, cost-burdened renters | 48.6% | 67 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, moved in since 2018 | 44.5% | 36 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, moved in before 2000 | 8.7% | 89 of 108 |
Facts about Rockwall
- Residents of Rockwall, TX, ACS 2023
- 49,60570 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Rockwall, TX
- $114,92620 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Rockwall, TX
- 17,9542.76 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Rockwall, TX
- 74.7%13,419 owners and 4,535 renter households
- Housing units in Rockwall, TX
- 18,865911 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Rockwall, TX
- 47.3%8,494 of 17,954 homes
- Land area of Rockwall, TX
- 29.6 sq mi1,676.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Rockwall, TX
- 1.7%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $114,926 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Rockwall, TX
- 72NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 145.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Rockwall, TX
- 20031,583 of 18,865 homes (8.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Rockwall, TX
- $382,400$1,832 gross rent a month, 5.75% of value a year
Housing and heating in Rockwall
Rockwall, TX: 1,583 of 18,865 homes were built before 1980 and 11,307 in 2000 or later. Rockwall, TX has 14,843 detached houses, 2,647 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 272 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Rockwall, TX
% of homes by decade built, Rockwall, TX
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 050s
- 160s
- 670s
- 1680s
- 1690s
- 3500s
- 2110s
- 520+
Heating fuel in Rockwall, TX
| Rockwall, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall, TX, median year built | 2003 | 2005 | -2 years | 19 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, built before 1980 | 8.4% | 7.5% | +0.8 points | 89 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, built 2000 or later | 59.9% | 65.3% | -5.3 points | 19 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, detached houses | 78.7% | 85.5% | -6.8 points | 21 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.0% | 8.0% | +6.1 points | 76 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, mobile homes | 1.4% | 3.3% | -1.9 points | 71 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, renter households | 25.3% | 17.4% | +7.8 points | 86 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, median home value | $382,400 | $386,000 | -$3,600 | 21 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,832 | $1,899 | -$67 | 20 of 108 |
| Rockwall, TX, people per household | 2.74 | 2.94 | -0.20 | 48 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Rockwall
Rockwall, TX: 17,954 households at $2,351 a year per home for electricity (Rockwall County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $42.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,984 a year per household.
| Group in Rockwall, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Rockwall, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall, TX, all households | 17,954 | $2,351 | $42.2 million | 2.05% |
| Rockwall, TX, homeowners | 13,419 | $2,524 | $33.9 million | 2.20% |
| Rockwall, TX, renters | 4,535 | $1,497 | $6.8 million | 1.30% |
Outage risk around Rockwall
Rockwall, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 63 wind and 9 tornado, 145.1 per 100,000 residents of 49,605. Top gust near Rockwall, TX: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Rockwall, TX: $453.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Rockwall, TX
wind and tornado reports, Rockwall, TX
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| Rockwall, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall, TX, 2015 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2016 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2017 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2019 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2022 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2024 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Rockwall, TX, 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Analyst note on Rockwall
Household income in Rockwall, TX is $114,926; 13,419 of its 17,954 households own. Rockwall, TX counts 49,605 residents in 17,954 households, on 29.6 square miles. 8,494 of the 17,954 occupied homes in Rockwall, TX heat with electricity.
Rockwall, TX has 18,865 housing units, 911 of them vacant or seasonal. Rockwall, TX ranks 12 of 108 Texas cities for the oldest residents (median age 39.6). Rockwall, TX ranks 17 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (9.5%).
Rockwall, TX ranks 19 of 108 Texas cities for the newest homes (median year built 2003).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Rockwall
Compare Rockwall with nearby cities
| City near Rockwall, TX | Distance from Rockwall | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 49,605 | $114,926 | 2003 | $382,400 | 72 | 19.2% |
| Rowlett, TX | 6.4 mi west | 64,139 (+14,534) | $113,600 (-$1,326) | 1997 (-6 yr) | $342,400 (-$40,000) | 105 (+33) | 15.4% (-3.8 pts) |
| Wylie, TX | 9.4 mi northwest | 58,991 (+9,386) | $113,661 (-$1,265) | 2006 (+3 yr) | $350,100 (-$32,300) | 124 (+52) | 18.0% (-1.2 pts) |
| Garland, TX | 11.2 mi west | 245,298 (+195,693) | $74,717 (-$40,209) | 1978 (-25 yr) | $248,900 (-$133,500) | 141 (+69) | 11.6% (-7.6 pts) |
| Mesquite, TX | 13.9 mi southwest | 148,848 (+99,243) | $71,843 (-$43,083) | 1983 (-20 yr) | $226,500 (-$155,900) | 88 (+16) | 8.5% (-10.7 pts) |
| Richardson, TX | 16.1 mi west | 118,269 (+68,664) | $96,257 (-$18,669) | 1985 (-18 yr) | $405,600 (+$23,200) | 170 (+98) | 23.2% (+4.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Rockwall
| ZIP area touching Rockwall, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Rockwall | Share of Rockwall's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 75087 (Rockwall, TX) | 53.6% | 53.6% |
| 75032 (Rockwall, TX) | 25.4% | 41.4% |
| 75189 (Rockwall, TX) | 1.3% | 5.0% |
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Questions on Rockwall
Rockwall: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Rockwall, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Rockwall County lists 2 utilities.
Rockwall: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Rockwall, TX: rank 70 of 108 by its 49,605 residents, rank 20 of 108 by $114,926 median income.
Rockwall: how many homes heat with electricity?
Rockwall, TX: 8,494 of 17,954 occupied homes, 47.3%; Rockwall County 53.7%.
Rockwall: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 1.7% of the $114,926 median income in Rockwall, TX.
Rockwall: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Rockwall, TX may be closed.
Rockwall: damaging storms reported nearby?
72 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Rockwall, TX, 2015 to 2025, 145.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Rockwall?
Rockwall, TX: median home built 2003; 1,583 of 18,865 homes (8.4%) predate 1980, 14,843 are detached and 2,647 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Rockwall, TX live below the poverty line?
1,903 residents.
How many Rockwall, TX households have no car?
339 households; 13,117 have two or more.
How many households in Rockwall, TX earn under $35,000?
1,703 of 17,954, against 6,370 at $150,000 or more.