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In 2016 ValuePenguin.com ranked Rowlett as #3 Safest Place in Texas with a population over 50K.

Rowlett offers a wonderful lakeside quality of life, with access to all types of amenities such as Lake Ray Hubbard, Rowlett Community Centre, Wet Zone Waterpark, Waterview Golf Club, over 29 churches, at least 20 annual community events, over 25 clubs/organizations, The Village of Rowlett Downtown - an emerging downtown district, and numerous parks & trails that include outdoor fitness, sports playing fields, and lots of play areas. The City of Rowlett is a popular place to live because of its location, available land, workforce, award-winning public safety, and community amenities. The Village of Rowlett Downtown is growing with new businesses and restaurants and is home to the Rowlett Public Library. Rowlett has a Neighborhood-Planning Program that seeks to meet the needs of our community by promoting community involvement, and strengthening the relationships between neighborhoods and city staff. A valued partner to the City, the Rowlett Area Chamber and Visitor Center is active in the community to support the economic well-being of the business community. The Chamber also provides visitor information, hosts several annual events and programs. Another community partner, Keep Rowlett Beautiful (an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful), is a service organization governed by volunteers who focus on community beautification and the health of the environment. Rowlett residents choose to live here because they can enjoy all the amenities a close-knit community can offer. In Rowlett, you’ll find award-winning schools, unique shopping opportunities, affordable homes, top quality health care from the full-service Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center Lake Pointe, beautiful lakeside parks, a variety of community entertainment and special events and much, much more.

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