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Heath vs Rockwall

Two popular TX suburbs of Dallas, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
9/10
9/10
Commute to Dallas
38 min
30 min
Median home price
$699K
$476K
Annual property tax
$14K
$8K
Walk score
15
32
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Rockwall leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to dallas, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Heath

Well-established Rockwall County community on Lake Ray Hubbard. Heath has top-ranked Rockwall ISD, lakefront homes, and upscale character at notably lower prices than equivalent north Dallas addresses. The waterfront suburban pick of DFW.

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Rockwall

Lake Ray Hubbard's primary suburb. Rockwall ISD is consistently among the top districts in Texas. The harbor area on Lake Ray Hubbard gives Rockwall a waterfront lifestyle that most DFW suburbs can't match.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Heath if you...

  • ·Drawn to the top-schools character

Pick Rockwall if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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