Growth & Development

Rockwall County grew from 7,000 people in 1970 to over 100,000 by 2019

Once a quiet agricultural county, Rockwall has become one of the fastest-growing parts of the DFW metro since Lake Ray Hubbard opened in 1969.

Rockwall County History & Culture

Rockwall County had about 7,046 residents in 1970. That number jumped to 25,604 by 1990, then to over 87,000 by 2014, and surpassed 100,000 by 2019. The growth tracks the expansion of the Dallas suburbs and the appeal of waterfront living on Lake Ray Hubbard.

The economy shifted from cotton and cattle to residential development. By 2019 the county had over 51,000 civilian workers employed. The combination of small county size and rapid population growth means that infrastructure, schools, and services have been under constant pressure to keep up.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook — Rockwall County

More Rockwall County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Rockwall County

Rockwall County splits property tax duties between two separate offices, and knowing which does what saves you a wasted trip.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption cuts your school tax bill in Rockwall County

Texas law requires every school district to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their home's appraised value, which directly lowers your tax bill.

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Senior & Disability Exemption

Extra homestead exemption for seniors and disabled homeowners in Rockwall

Homeowners aged 65 or older, or those with a qualifying disability, get an extra $60,000 off their home's school district appraised value.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can lower taxes on rural land in Rockwall County

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify to be taxed on its farm productivity value instead of its market value, which is often much lower.

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