Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall is a city in Rockwall County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 23 miles northeast of Dallas, with a population of about 53,547.
Rockwall
County
53,547
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
29.6 sq mi
Land Area
23 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Rockwall on Wikipedia
Rockwall City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Rockwall.
Major roads: FM 549 · Hwy 66 · I-30 · State Hwy 205 · State Hwy 276 · State Hwy 66
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Rockwall from our research
What we've verified about Rockwall, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A town and the smallest county in Texas, both named for a mysterious underground rock formation found by well-diggers in the 1850s. Details →
- Dining
- 151 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 48 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 147 public schools within 12 miles, across 12 districts and charters, mainly Rockwall ISD, Garland ISD and Wylie ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Tawakoni (26 mi), Cedar Hill (38 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (44 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Ray Hubbard (6 mi), Lavon Lake (14 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 33 licensed plumbers, 76 licensed HVAC contractors and 54 licensed electricians serve Rockwall. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Rockwall in Rockwall County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Rockwall
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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