Why Live in Flower Hill
Flower Hill, located just north of downtown Rowlett and approximately 23 miles from downtown Dallas, is a quiet neighborhood characterized by its convenient access to stores, highways, and the DART light rail station. The neighborhood features predominantly single- and two-story New Traditional-style brick homes built from the 1980s to the 2000s, with many properties including two-car garages and backyard alleys. Flower Hill is bordered by the 22,000-acre Lake Ray Hubbard to the east and the President George Bush Turnpike runs through it, providing easy connectivity. The area is home to Back Elementary School, which is highly rated, and students attend schools within the Garland Independent School District, including Rowlett High School.
Local amenities include a variety of dining options such as Hubbard's restaurant, Opa! Greek Taverna, and Amelia’s Mexican food. Retail shopping is available along Lakeview Parkway with stores like Target, Ross Dress for Less, and PetSmart. Recreational activities are abundant, with the Rowlett Community Centre offering sports classes, Rowlett Bowl-a-Rama hosting karaoke and glow bowling, and Herfurth Park providing baseball fields, tennis courts, and a dog park. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve's bike trails and fishing spots, as well as kayaking and fishing on Lake Ray Hubbard. The neighborhood also benefits from low crime risk areas, making it safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flower Hill a good place to live?
Flower Hill is a good place to live. Flower Hill is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Flower Hill is a suburban neighborhood. Flower Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.6 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $120,469 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 33.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Flower Hill are home owners, with 22.6% of residents renting and 77.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Flower Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Flower Hill neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Flower Hill?
The median home price in Flower Hill is $685,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $137,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,550 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $152K a year to afford the median home price in Flower Hill. The average household income in Flower Hill is $120K.
What are the best public schools in Flower Hill?
The best public schools that serve Flower Hill are:
- Sachse High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Back Elementary School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Rowlett High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
What are the best private schools in Flower Hill?
The best private schools that serve Flower Hill are:
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Are home prices dropping in Flower Hill?
Yes, home prices in Flower Hill are down 10% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Flower Hill, TX
On average, homes in Flower Hill, Rowlett sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Flower Hill, Rowlett over the last 12 months is $552,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$552,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$624,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,600,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$675,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$323
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$685,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-35%