# Rowlett, Texas - Link: https://cleverrealtors.com/communities/rowlett/ - Published: 2026-10-09T08:48:46-05:00 - Author: Hernan Romero HomeCommunitiesRowlett Dallas and Rockwall counties · East of Dallas Rowlett, Texas A city on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard with a 6.4-mile paddling trail, a revitalized Main Street area around the Downtown Rowlett DART station, and access to I-30 and the Bush Turnpike. Read the Rowlett local guideTalk with an agent Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons On this pageRowlett at a glanceAreas to exploreHousing marketParks & things to doDining, shopping & cultureGetting aroundSchoolsFAQLocal guide & nearbySources Rowlett at a glanceRowlett sits on Lake Ray Hubbard east of Garland, in Dallas and Rockwall counties. It grew quickly after the lake was completed, from about 1,600 residents in 1973 to 62,535 at the 2020 census.Downtown Rowlett station on DART’s Blue Line has helped revitalize the historic Main Street area, and lakefront parks give residents easy access to the water. CountiesDallas and RockwallRegionEast of DallasPopulation62,535 (2020 census)Major roadsI-30, President George Bush Turnpike, SH 66 (Lakeview Parkway)RailDART Blue Line: Downtown Rowlett stationSchool districtsGarland ISD (Dallas County part); Rockwall ISD (Rockwall County part) Areas to exploreDowntown RowlettThe historic Main Street area around the DART station, with newer transit-oriented development.Lakefront neighborhoodsHomes near the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.Near the Bush TurnpikeNeighborhoods with quick access to the turnpike and Garland.Rockwall County sideThe eastern part of the city, served by Rockwall ISD. Housing market Market data: August 2026Page reviewed: October 2026Typical home value · August 2026$364,063Down 2.8% from August 2025 ($374,394)Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for the city of Rowlett: a model estimate of the typical home value for single-family homes and condos in the middle third of values, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a median sale price or list price. Source: Zillow Research data.Rowlett is mostly single-family homes, with lakefront and lake-view properties, established neighborhoods, and newer apartments near downtown. Buyers near the water should ask about flood zones, shoreline rules, and insurance. Parks, recreation & things to doIn RowlettPaddle Point Park and Paddling Trail — A Texas Parks and Wildlife paddling trail of about 6.4 miles on Lake Ray Hubbard, developed with the City of Rowlett.In RowlettLake Ray Hubbard — A reservoir used for fishing, boating, and recreation; wildlife includes great blue herons and bald eagles.In RowlettCity parks — See the city’s parks and recreation pages for parks, trails, and facilities. Dining, shopping & cultureIn RowlettDowntown Rowlett — Local restaurants and businesses along Main Street near the DART station.Nearby · GarlandFirewheel Town Center — An open-air shopping center a short drive northwest. Getting aroundI-30 runs along the south, the President George Bush Turnpike connects to the west, and SH 66 (Lakeview Parkway) runs through the city.DART’s Blue Line ends at Downtown Rowlett station, with service through Garland to downtown Dallas.DFW Airport and Love Field are reachable by highway. SchoolsGarland ISD serves the Dallas County portion of Rowlett, and Rockwall ISD serves the Rockwall County portion. Confirm for each address.Garland ISDRockwall ISDSchool assignments depend on the exact property address and can change. Confirm the district and assigned campuses with the district before you make an offer or sign a lease. Frequently asked questionsIs there a DART station in Rowlett?Yes. Downtown Rowlett station is on the Blue Line.Which school districts serve Rowlett?Garland ISD in the Dallas County part, and Rockwall ISD in the Rockwall County part.Can you kayak on Lake Ray Hubbard?Yes. The Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail covers about 6.4 miles.What should lakefront buyers check?Flood zones, shoreline and dock rules, and insurance costs. Keep exploring Local guideLiving in Rowlett, Texas: Lake Life with a Rail ConnectionLake Ray Hubbard, a revitalized downtown, and DART service to Dallas. Nearby communityGarlandA large northeast suburb with a historic downtown square, Firewheel, and two DART stations. Nearby communitySachseA growing two-county suburb with a newly renovated, railroad-themed Heritage Park. Nearby communityMesquiteThe “Rodeo Capital of Texas,” with a historical park, arts center, and four interstates. Nearby communityForneyThe “Antique Capital of Texas,” a fast-growing Kaufman County city on US-80. DirectoryAll 30 DFW communitiesCompare areas by region across Dallas–Fort Worth. Planning a move? Start with our home buying guide, home selling guide, or rental guide. SourcesCity of RowlettTPWD: Paddle Point Creek Paddling TrailWikipedia: Rowlett, TexasDART: RailGarland ISDRockwall ISDZillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (city-level, all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted), August 2026 Information is provided for general guidance and was reviewed in October 2026. Attractions, businesses, transit service, and school boundaries change; confirm details with the official sources linked above. Clever Realtors is a virtual brokerage serving Dallas–Fort Worth. Thinking about Rowlett?Talk with a Clever Realtors agent about homes, timing, and the neighborhoods that fit your plans.Talk with an agentSelling in Rowlett?