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Rockdale, TX

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Population
5,688
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
468 ft
Median Home Value
$230,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,590
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityTaylor, Texas26 miles away · 18,402 residents.

About Rockdale

Rockdale is a city in Milam County, Texas, situated forty-one miles west of College Station. Steeped in history as a passing point along the Camino Real and featuring the historic 1751 presidio site along the River, the community of approximately 5,523 is served by the Rockdale Independent School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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