Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 17 miles northeast of Dallas, with a population of about 68,123. Parts of Rowlett also extend into Rockwall County.
Dallas · Rockwall
Counties
68,123
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
20.7 sq mi
Land Area
17 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Rowlett on Wikipedia
Rowlett City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Rowlett.
Major roads: I-30 · State Hwy 190 · State Hwy 66 · State Loop 372
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Rowlett from our research
What we've verified about Rowlett, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A farm settlement named for a creek (and a man who never lived there) that boomed into a lakeside suburb after Lake Ray Hubbard. Details →
- Dining
- 100 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 24 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 291 public schools within 12 miles, across 26 districts and charters, mainly Garland ISD, Wylie ISD and Rockwall 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: Cedar Hill (32 mi), Lake Tawakoni (33 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (39 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Ray Hubbard (1 mi), White Rock Lake (12 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 22 licensed plumbers, 74 licensed HVAC contractors and 57 licensed electricians serve Rowlett. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett lies in two counties: Dallas and Rockwall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Rowlett
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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