Rockwall County's median home price fell 0.2% to $449,000 in August 2026 from a year earlier, while closed sales fell 3.6% to 186. Inventory dropped 6.7% to 1,260 homes, and supply tightened from 6.8 to 6.3 months. The Agency Dallas updates this Rockwall County housing market report every month with NTREIS data.
Last updated: October 2026 with August 2026 data.
Rockwall County housing market at a glance
Measure | August 2025 | August 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Median sales price | $450,000 | $449,000 | -0.2% |
Average sales price | $507,966 | $534,739 | +5.3% |
Closed sales | 193 | 186 | -3.6% |
Pending sales | 214 | 179 | -16.4% |
New listings | 330 | 340 | +3.0% |
Median days on market | 75 | 69 | -6 days |
Homes for sale | 1,350 | 1,260 | -6.7% |
Months of supply | 6.8 | 6.3 | -0.5 |
Homes sold for 93.5% of their original list price in August 2026. Year to date, Rockwall County has 1,611 closed sales, up 1.3% from 2025, at a median price of $443,159, up 4.3% from $425,000.
Is Rockwall County a buyer's or seller's market?
Rockwall County is close to balanced, tilting toward buyers, with 6.3 months of supply in August 2026. Homes sold for 93.5% of their original list price after a median 69 days. Fewer pending sales (down 16.4%) may point to a quieter fall.
How does Rockwall County compare to the rest of DFW?
Rockwall County had the third-highest median price of the ten DFW counties The Agency Dallas tracks, at $449,000. Collin County led at $460,000. Dallas and Tarrant counties moved fastest at 48 and 49 days. See the full DFW housing market report for every county.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Rockwall County?
The median sales price in Rockwall County was $449,000 in August 2026, down 0.2% from August 2025, according to NTREIS data. The year-to-date median is $443,159, up 4.3% from $425,000. It ranks third-highest of the ten DFW counties The Agency Dallas tracks.
How long do homes take to sell in Rockwall County?
Homes in Rockwall County sold in a median 69 days in August 2026, 6 days faster than a year earlier. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes typically sell faster than the median, while homes that need work or start too high take longer. Pricing to recent nearby sales matters most.
Are Rockwall County home prices going down?
The August median dipped 0.2% year over year to $449,000. Year to date, the median is $443,159, up 4.3% from $425,000. With 6.3 months of supply, homes priced to recent nearby sales are still selling in a median 69 days.
Which cities are in Rockwall County?
Rockwall County includes Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and part of Royse City. City-level numbers can differ sharply from the county median, so The Agency Dallas recommends looking at recent sales in your own neighborhood before pricing a home or making an offer.
What's your Rockwall County home worth?
County numbers set the backdrop; your street sets the price. Request a private home value review from The Agency Dallas, built on real recent sales near you.
Based on data from NTREIS MLS for the period of August 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026. Figures current as of September 8, 2026, and may differ from earlier reports as data is refreshed.
