Lakeside living just 20 miles from downtown Dallas
Rowlett, a growing lakeside city of roughly 67,000 people, offers a lifestyle unique to the rest of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Enveloped by 30 miles of Lake Ray Hubbard's shoreline, locals enjoy proximity to scenic waterfront parks, marinas and paddle trails. Rowlett spans two counties, Dallas and Rockwall, and offers highly rated schools and an evolving, modern downtown, the hub of the area's frequent family-friendly events. Though the city's secluded location, 20 miles from downtown Dallas and next to an expansive lake, is a major appeal, the area will soon see an influx of vacationing tourists. In 2019, Rowlett made national headlines regarding the announcement of the $1.5 billion development project Sapphire Bay. The 500-room resort, operated by Hyatt, will be Texas’ first resort destination, bringing upscale shopping and dining, luxury apartments and a “surf village” to Rowlett in the future. The Surf Village at Sapphire Bay will be a new water park featuring white beaches, a lazy river, three pools and two swim-up bars.
Dalrock residents enjoy daily lakefront beauty along Lake Ray Hubbard's shores.
Bring the family to Pecan Grove Park for a fun day at the playground or the swimming pool.
In the downtown greenspace, Rowlett's Farmers and Craft Market is a family event.
Sapphire Bay Marina in Highland Meadows offers locals a place to soak up the scenic views.
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Outdoor recreation stems from parks along the expansive Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline
Over 600 acres of Rowlett are designated parkland. There are currently 17 parks, with plans to add eight more across the city, including the Environmental Learning Center. The 4-acre park will offer hands-on learning experiences with nature. Several green spaces are located on the shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, like Paddle Point Park. Paddlers can make their way to the partially submerged Highway 66 Bridge, encountering Egrets, Blue Herons and turtles along the way. The city also offers a splash pad in the summer, Wet Zone Water Park.
The most notable park in Rowlett is located across from Rowlett Public Library on Main Street. Downtown Rowlett Green provides an open green space in the middle of a growing retail and commercial district. Here, live music, food trucks and local vendors can be enjoyed across events throughout the year, including The Farmers and Crafts Market, Friday Night Grooves on Main and Celebrate DiversCity. During the holidays, Downtown Rowlett Green turns into a free ice-skating rink and festive market.
Can you imagine how much fun you and your friends can have at Lake Ray Hubbard?
Often found guarding the shores of Rowlett's Paddle Point Park are graceful White Herons.
Pickleball is a favorite past time for fun and exercise for visitors to Herfurth Park.
Near Lakewood Pointe is Rowletts Public Library located in Historic Downtown.
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Gated communities are common near Lake Ray Hubbard
Rowlett’s median home sales price is $425,000, higher than the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area median price of $399,000, according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center. Rowlett is also one of seven cities in Dallas County that offers a $30,000 senior tax exemption and senior tax freeze. Gated, master-planned communities are common and often situated closer to the lake. The 725-acre golf course community of Waterview offers townhomes with nine-foot ceilings and two-story brick traditional single-family homes. Flower Hill is another prominent community and one of the city’s most established neighborhoods. Here, homes were built from the 1980s to the early 2000s. The 116-acre Sapphire Bay resort plans to add more than 1,500 residential units on Lake Ray Hubbard’s western shore.
Lakewood Pointe is nestled near the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.
Homes along the Waterview Golf Club are traditional in style with stone and brick facades.
You can find luxurious homes with plenty of interior space for the family in Flower Hill.
Imagine going home to a stunning brick exterior home in Flower Hill.
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Students attend a school of choice in the Garland ISD
Children in Rowlett attend schools in the Garland Independent School District, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. Families can utilize the Garland ISD’s Choice of School Program to decide which school suits them best, with Rockwall High School, J.W. Williams High School and Keely Elementary School among the top options, according to Niche.
Students in Rowlett may attend Garland's school district with Choice of School Programs.
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Commuting in and around Rowlett
Rowlett was also one of the original Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) member cities. The Downtown Rowlett Station opened in 2012, offering a light rail line, the Blue, which stops in town every 35 minutes. To get to Dallas, locals can drive via Interstate 635 and President George Bush Turnpike to I-30. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a 35-mile drive east. The city has a well-regarded medical center, Baylor Scott and White at Lake Pointe, that employs over 500 physicians and staff. For those working closer to home, nearby cities such as Garland are home to over 300 companies, including well-known manufacturers Sherwin-Williams and Kraft Heinz.
Public safety information regarding Rowlett
Rowlett experiences extreme heat during the summer and is at risk from drought and tornadoes. According to FBI crime data, Rowlett's overall crime rate dropped 11% in 2023 compared to the previous reporting year. The most significant decline was seen in violent crime, which was down by 40%. Overall, Rowlett experiences three-quarters less crime than Texas’ state average.
Rowlett's food and retail scenes are evolving rapidly
Downtown Rowlett has been a focus of redevelopment with the construction of The Village, a multi-use commercial and residential space near Main Street. The new Sapphire Bay development will also add 1.7 million square feet of mixed-use development space comprising restaurants, retail and entertainment. Much of the city's food scene lies on Lakeview Parkway.
Stop by the quaint Downtown Rowlett for shopping and dining options.
Downtown Rowlett is home to a multi-use complex called The Village.
Residents in Flower Hill can find fresh produce daily at Sprout's Farmers Market.
Lakewood Pointe's RetroCade has vintage arcade games that bring back childhood memories.
On average, homes in Rowlett, TX sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rowlett, TX over the last 12 months is $499,990, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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