Primary sources for Rowlett, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Rowlett, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Rowlett, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Rowlett, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Rowlett, TX
Electricity rates in Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett, TX ranks 9 of 108 Texas cities for the highest median rent ($1,964 a month). Rowlett, Texas has 64,139 residents in 21,677 households; 42.4% heat with electricity.
Households in Rowlett, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Rowlett on the map
Dallas County, with Rowlett marked
Who supplies Rowlett
Dallas County lists 6 utilities for Rowlett, TX, a city of 64,139: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and Texas-New Mexico Power Co deliver power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Dallas County page.
Housing and heating in Rowlett
Rowlett, TX: 2,241 of 22,511 homes were built before 1980 and 9,402 in 2000 or later. Rowlett, TX has 18,975 detached houses, 2,612 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 358 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Rowlett, TX
% of homes by decade built, Rowlett, TX
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 050s
- 160s
- 870s
- 2180s
- 2890s
- 2000s
- 2010s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Rowlett, TX
| Rowlett, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX, median year built | 1997 | 1982 | +15 years | 39 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, built before 1980 | 10.0% | 45.9% | -36.0 points | 87 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, built 2000 or later | 41.8% | 25.2% | +16.6 points | 45 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, detached houses | 84.3% | 52.1% | +32.2 points | 12 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 11.6% | 36.6% | -25.0 points | 81 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, mobile homes | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1 points | 66 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, renter households | 24.1% | 49.2% | -25.2 points | 91 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, median home value | $342,400 | $277,900 | +$64,500 | 29 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,964 | $1,469 | +$495 | 9 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, people per household | 2.94 | 2.65 | +0.29 | 25 of 108 |
Who lives in Rowlett: income, cars, homes
In Rowlett, TX, 395 households own no vehicle and 17,012 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Rowlett, TX homes: 19,480 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,782 none or one, median 6.9 rooms. In Rowlett, TX, 2,051 of 4,845 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,021 households moved in since 2018 and 3,725 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Rowlett, TX, 2,220 of 21,677 households earn under $35,000, 4,214 $35,000-$75,000, 7,694 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,549 $150,000 or more. 4,596 residents of Rowlett, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.9. Of 34,136 workers in Rowlett, TX, 5,265 work from home, 25,662 drive alone, 467 ride transit and 131 walk.
Household income in Rowlett, TX
| Rowlett, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX, households under $35,000 | 10.2% | 88 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, households $150,000 or more | 34.8% | 21 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, residents below poverty | 7.2% | 75 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, median age | 37.9 | 21 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 86.5% | 9 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, households without a vehicle | 1.8% | 99 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 78.5% | 6 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, workers at home | 15.4% | 34 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, cost-burdened renters | 42.3% | 97 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, moved in since 2018 | 32.4% | 92 of 108 |
| Rowlett, TX, moved in before 2000 | 17.2% | 28 of 108 |
Outage risk around Rowlett
Rowlett, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 94 wind and 11 tornado, 163.7 per 100,000 residents of 64,139. Top gust near Rowlett, TX: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Rowlett, TX: $455.4M.
Reports within 15 miles of Rowlett, TX
wind and tornado reports, Rowlett, TX
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| Rowlett, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX, 2015 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2016 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2017 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2019 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2020 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2021 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2022 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2024 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Rowlett, TX, 2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Cost of living with electricity in Rowlett
Rowlett, TX: 21,677 households at $1,753 a year per home for electricity (Dallas County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $38.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,198 a year per household.
| Group in Rowlett, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Rowlett, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX, all households | 21,677 | $1,753 | $38.0 million | 1.54% |
| Rowlett, TX, homeowners | 16,463 | $2,179 | $35.9 million | 1.92% |
| Rowlett, TX, renters | 5,214 | $1,318 | $6.9 million | 1.16% |
Facts about Rowlett
- Residents of Rowlett, TX, ACS 2023
- 64,13960 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Rowlett, TX
- $113,60023 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Rowlett, TX
- 21,6772.96 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Rowlett, TX
- 75.9%16,463 owners and 5,214 renter households
- Housing units in Rowlett, TX
- 22,511834 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Rowlett, TX
- 42.4%9,200 of 21,677 homes
- Land area of Rowlett, TX
- 20.7 sq mi3,091.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Rowlett, TX
- 1.7%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $113,600 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Rowlett, TX
- 105NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 163.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Rowlett, TX
- 19972,241 of 22,511 homes (10.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Rowlett, TX
- $342,400$1,964 gross rent a month, 6.88% of value a year
Analyst note on Rowlett
9,200 of the 21,677 occupied homes in Rowlett, TX heat with electricity. Household income in Rowlett, TX is $113,600; 16,463 of its 21,677 households own. Rowlett, TX counts 64,139 residents in 21,677 households, on 20.7 square miles.
Rowlett, TX has 22,511 housing units, 834 of them vacant or seasonal. Rowlett, TX ranks 10 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (1.8%). Rowlett, TX ranks 12 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (42.3%).
Rowlett, TX ranks 15 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest share of electric heating (42%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Rowlett
Compare Rowlett with nearby cities
| City near Rowlett, TX | Distance from Rowlett | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 64,139 | $113,600 | 1997 | $342,400 | 105 | 15.4% |
| Garland, TX | 4.8 mi west | 245,298 (+181,159) | $74,717 (-$38,883) | 1978 (-19 yr) | $248,900 (-$93,500) | 141 (+36) | 11.6% (-3.8 pts) |
| Rockwall, TX | 6.4 mi east | 49,605 (-14,534) | $114,926 (+$1,326) | 2003 (+6 yr) | $382,400 (+$40,000) | 72 (-33) | 19.2% (+3.8 pts) |
| Wylie, TX | 8.4 mi north | 58,991 (-5,148) | $113,661 (+$61) | 2006 (+9 yr) | $350,100 (+$7,700) | 124 (+19) | 18.0% (+2.6 pts) |
| Richardson, TX | 10.0 mi northwest | 118,269 (+54,130) | $96,257 (-$17,343) | 1985 (-12 yr) | $405,600 (+$63,200) | 170 (+65) | 23.2% (+7.7 pts) |
| Mesquite, TX | 11.0 mi south | 148,848 (+84,709) | $71,843 (-$41,757) | 1983 (-14 yr) | $226,500 (-$115,900) | 88 (-17) | 8.5% (-6.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Rowlett
| ZIP area touching Rowlett, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Rowlett | Share of Rowlett's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 75089 (Rowlett, TX) | 90.4% | 52.7% |
| 75088 (Rowlett, TX) | 97.1% | 43.4% |
| 75098 (Rowlett, TX) | 1.5% | 2.3% |
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Questions on Rowlett
Rowlett: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Rowlett, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Dallas County lists 6 utilities.
Rowlett: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Rowlett, TX: rank 60 of 108 by its 64,139 residents, rank 23 of 108 by $113,600 median income.
Rowlett: how many homes heat with electricity?
Rowlett, TX: 9,200 of 21,677 occupied homes, 42.4%; Dallas County 62.2%.
Rowlett: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 1.7% of the $113,600 median income in Rowlett, TX.
Rowlett: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Rowlett, TX may be closed.
Rowlett: damaging storms reported nearby?
105 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Rowlett, TX, 2015 to 2025, 163.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Rowlett?
Rowlett, TX: median home built 1997; 2,241 of 22,511 homes (10.0%) predate 1980, 18,975 are detached and 2,612 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Rowlett, TX households have no car?
395 households; 17,012 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Rowlett, TX?
19,480 of 22,511 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 6.9 rooms.
How many Rowlett, TX renters struggle with rent?
2,051 of 4,845 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.