Senior Living Apartments in Rowlett, TX

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Rowlett, TX

A luxurious suburban getaway on Lake Ray Hubbard, Rowlett provides a peaceful senior living lifestyle with easy access to both outdoor recreation and big-city attractions. This appealing community on the eastern end of the Dallas–Fort Worth area offers lakeside views along with several parks and nature preserves with hiking and biking trails that allow residents to easily forget the rush of the nearby metropolis.

In Rowlett, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Rowlett, TX

The cost of a senior apartment varies depending on each community. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Rowlett, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Rowlett, TX

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Rowlett are rated 21 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly higher than the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
121	120	126	119	119	123

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$99,938 per year	$55,823 per year	$85,283 per year	$32,625 per year	$43,255 per year	$6,596 per year	$837 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Rowlett include:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lake Pointe

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 120+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, physical therapy, ICU

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 50+
• Specialties: emergency care, joint replacement, inpatient surgery, ICU

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 220+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, hemodialysis, joint replacement, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Texas overall has warmer temperatures than much of the country. North Texas, where Rowlett is located, has a humid subtropical climate. This means the city experiences four seasons, but summers are very hot and humid and winters are mild, like an extended autumn. Severe thunderstorms, sometimes with tornadoes, are especially common in spring and summer months. The average humidity level is 60%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 64%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
42°F	53°F	31°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
83°F	94°F	71°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 85

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 39.3″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
38	11.5%	60,974	2,984 per square mile	3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.5%	7.4%	17.5%	19.7%	<0.1%	3.5%	53.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Dallas: 24/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Dallas County

Democratic	Republican	Other
61.1%	34.9%	4.0%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Outdoor attractions in Rowlett:

• Rowlett Creek Preserve
• Rowlett Nature Trail
• Paddle Point Park
• Pecan Grove Park
• Lakes of Springfield Park
• Rowlett Community Park
• Waterview Golf Club

Transportation

Public transportation in Rowlett is available via Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which operates local bus routes and a light rail service (Blue Line). For seniors, DART offers reduced fares and a curb-to-curb Paratransit Service.