Rockwall TX -Rockwall is on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and offers its residents beautiful community settings and access to recreational activies unique to the area.
But the real beauty of Rockwall is its hometown feel with all of the advantages of a major city. It is strategically located on Interstate 30, just 22 miles east of downtown Dallas.
It is the county seat of Rockwall County, the second wealthiest county in the state of Texas in terms of median income, and had a population of 37,490 in 2010. The majority of residents enjoy a relatively high standard of living.
Recreation – Rockwall has many beautiful parks and offers playgrounds, lakes with fishing, trails and boat ramps for access to Lake Ray Hubbard. The name Rockwall is derived from a naturally jointed geological formation, which has the appearance of an artificial wall.
Rockwall offers many different sports complexes and activities. Lake Ray Hubbard has several boating marinas and is used for jet skiing. Rockwall offers 22 different Golf Courses within 17 miles of the center of Rockwall.
The Harbor is Rockwall’s premier destination for musical entertainment, events, shopping and relaxation, offering beautiful water features with the backdrop of Lake Ray Hubbard. Options include a 40 foot wooden sailboat on the water side of the Hilton Hotel.
Historic Downtown Rockwall offers a variety of shopping, dining and services. Several seasonal events spotlight the downtown area including a Farmers Market Saturday morning on the square, and Art Market held monthly in conjunction with the Farmers Market, Old Town Christmas Market, Halloween Scare on the Square, Rib & Run 5K Fun Run, Founder’s Day Sip & Stroll Wine Tasting in the spring, and others.
Education: As with other Dallas suburbs, the Rockwall Independent School District offers quality education to all grade levels.
Being located on the east side of Lake Ray Hubbard, there are many lake subdivisions with waterfront homes. Regardless of your life style and price range, there is a home for you and your family in this energetic area! Housing ranges from first time home buyer single family homes to luxury executive homes to condos – many available in planned communities that feature community pools, walking and jogging trails and other common areas. New construction as well as pre-owned homes offer a variety of options for families relocating to Rockwall.
Consider moving to Rockwall TX and the many advantages for making this fantastic lake side community your home. Contact me at 214-212-6770, my name is Norma Wall and I offer you the services of our dedicated group of local real estate experts. If you have questions or want to know more about the area, all you have to do is ask!
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