R ockwall, Texas is a mysterious and fascinating city. The town name was chosen after the discovery in 1851 of a stone wall that lay beneath the surface of the proposed town site. This rock wall is a rectangular structure approximately 3.5 miles wide by 5.6 miles long and encompasses almost 20 square miles. It is currently being excavated to determine whether it is part of an ancient city or is a natural process unlike anything in the United States. One stone weighing nearly two tons was unearthed and amazingly had pictographs inscribed on it.

The city nestles up to the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard a large 22,745-acre reservoir on the East Fork of the Trinity River. Residents can enjoy fishing, boating, and sailing. There are four marinas, three public boat ramps, and two yacht clubs, famous for sailing regattas.

Rockwall is the county seat of the state's smallest county Rockwall County. Even though it is the smallest, in a one-year span ending July 2002, it led all U.S. counties with a 7.9 population growth rate, more than seven times the national average. The population of the county has grown from 29,200 in 1992 to 50,860 in 2002. The whole county has flourished when most of the rest of North Texas has been burdened with growing pains. Largely due to the popularity of its location on the lake and a painless commute of 22 miles to the Dallas Metroplex area this community is thriving. In the city of Rockwall the estimated population is 22,334 residents.

Many see parallels between the construction going on in Rockwall and that of San Jose, California. The fast-filling Rockwall Technology Park is home to Pilgrim's Pride Data center, GE Digital Data and others. Rockwall is starting to attract similar other clean, high tech industries. The city's well-groomed appearance and broad selection of homes, including high-end homes to attract corporate executives, make it very appealing to such industries.

The demographics by any standards are hard to beat. The median family household income for residents in Rockwall is $65,411. The median value for an owner occupied home is $155,600. Although best known for its sprawling lakeside homes there are many housing and lifestyle options. Properties range from gated communities, lots on the water, to homes within the downtown area and horse farms.

Shopping within Rockwell is diverse and plentiful. Whether gourmet coffee or collectible crystal, Goliad Place offers delightful shops housed in charming early-1900's cottages. For the needs of daily life plus amenities to please, Rockwall boasts Steger Towne Crossing, the Ridge Road Shopping Center and the Rockwall Village Shopping Center. Rockwall offers several choices in cultural arts. Musical groups include Lakeside Singers and the Hubbard Chamber Music Series organization. The Rockwall Community Playhouse also performs regularly. In addition, Rockwall boasts an art gallery filled with the works of both local and regional artists. Finally, classes in everything from sculpting to oil painting to quilting are offered through various public and private facilities.

Rockwall residents have an advantage of being near the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, without losing its enchanting rural atmosphere. Not only is the Metroplex home to some of the largest Fortune 500 corporations due to the dynamic business climate, but it is also home to respected museums, symphonies, fabulous shopping, multiple transportation centers such as DFW International Airport, the world's second busiest airport, and more restaurants per capita than any other city in the nation. And Sports... well the Metroplex is home to the five time Super Bowl Champions, the Dallas Cowboys; Dallas Sidekicks; Stanley Cup Champions, the Dallas Stars; Texas Rangers; Dallas Mavericks; NASCAR racing at Texas Motor Speedway; Championship Rodeo; and the first only Class I Horse racing track in North Texas - Lone Star Park. Springtime brings Virginia Slims Tournament and the Byron Nelson Classic golf tournament in Las Colinas as well as the Colonial Golf Classic.

Rockwall proudly maintains one of the highest-ranking school systems in the entire state. Rockwall Independent School District takes pride in its unprecedented learning facilities. All are modern, stylish and immaculately kept. The schools are more than just schools...they are interactive environments where students learn using the latest state-of-the art technologies. RISD focuses on traditional learning as well as some unique ones. Students participate in programs that range from fencing to forensic science. There are six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school in the district. Students consistently outperform their peers in the state and the nation on standardized achievement and college entrance exams.

The community of Rockwall is a dynamic and beautiful area with outstanding schools, exciting recreational options, access to high wages and affordable housing. It is the perfect place to live, work, retire or raise a family. If you are considering moving to Rockwall or would like more information, please feel free to request a "free relocation package" today!