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Compare Heath, McLendon-Chisholm, Rockwall and Rowlett
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| City | Grad fit | Median rent | Median income | Bachelor's+ | City unemployment | 2025 population | Growth | Cost | Safety check | Commute | Career sectors | Source confidence |
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| Heath, Texas | 76/100 | $3,501 | $220,828 | 62.2% | 7.5% | 11,671 | +20.98% | rent watch | growth-pressure check | 36.7 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| McLendon-Chisholm, Texas | 71/100 | ACS pending | $204,773 | 51.3% | 2.3% | 5,629 | +57.81% | watch rent | growth-pressure check | 43.2 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Rockwall, Texas | 75/100 | $1,947 | $115,580 | 48.6% | 4.4% | 53,980 | +14.10% | rent watch | growth-pressure check | 34.9 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Rowlett, Texas | 71/100 | $1,990 | $112,081 | 37.9% | 4.0% | 67,890 | +8.54% | rent watch | standard city check | 34.1 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
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