Housing in Rockdale, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$230,342
Rockdale vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Rockdale is highlighted.
Median Home Value
46th%ilemost expensive$164,300show rank
Median Rent
56th%ilemost expensive rent$1,013show rank
Rent Burden
86th%ilehighest rent burden25.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$164,300
Median Rent
$1,013
Total Housing Units
2,582
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Owner Occupied
67.1%
Renter Occupied
32.9%
Median Property Tax
$2,221
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$901
Housing Types
Single Family76.7%
Multi-Family9.4%
Mobile Home13.9%
The median home value in Rockdale, TX is $164,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Rockdale is $230,342. The median rent is $1,013 per month (Census ACS). About 67.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 2,582 total housing units.