Rowlett is one of the few Dallas suburbs where you can live near a large lake and still take the train downtown. Here is what that combination looks like.
On Lake Ray Hubbard
Rowlett grew up around Lake Ray Hubbard. The Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail, developed by Texas Parks and Wildlife and the city, covers about 6.4 miles, and the lake supports fishing and boating.
Downtown and the DART station
Downtown Rowlett station opened on the Blue Line in 2012, and transit-oriented development has followed around the historic Main Street area. Trains run through Garland to downtown Dallas.
Homes
Most homes are single-family, including lakefront and lake-view properties. Near the water, ask about flood zones, dock rules, and insurance.
Schools
Garland ISD serves the Dallas County side and Rockwall ISD the Rockwall County side. Confirm for each address.
Rowlett housing market: what the numbers say
Typical home value, August 2026: $364,063, down 2.8% from $374,394 in August 2025.
Rowlett’s typical value declined over the year to August 2026 in this dataset. Lake proximity and school district are major price factors.
Questions to ask before you buy, sell, or rent in Rowlett
- Which school district and county is this address in?
- Is the home in a flood zone? What are the dock and shoreline rules?
- How far is Downtown Rowlett station?
- For sellers: which recent sales match your lake proximity?
- For renters: what are the parking and pet rules?
Keep exploring
See the Rowlett community page for a quick overview, or compare nearby Garland, Sachse, Mesquite and Forney. When you’re ready, our home buying guide, home selling guide, and rental guide walk through each step, or talk with a Clever Realtors agent.
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