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McLendon-Chisholm is a small city in Rockwall County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, about 30 miles east of Dallas. With roughly 4,500 residents, it occupies a position between the rapid suburban growth of the Rockwall area and the open countryside to its south, and it has worked deliberately to hold onto its rural character. The city's name reflects its origins: two separate late-nineteenth-century settlements, McLendon and Chisholm, existed in the area before incorporating together in 1969. The community's defining trait is its commitment to low-density, acreage living. City land-use rules keep most residential sites at 1.5 acres or larger, and some rural-residential areas are planned near one home per five acres. As a result, McLendon-Chisholm has grown not with tract subdivisions but with custom homes, estate properties, and country lots—landscapes of open pasture, mature trees, and room for barns, workshops, or animals. Most residents own their homes, and the population includes a notable share of families and retirees drawn by the space and quiet. That quiet comes with convenience. The city lies a short drive from Rockwall, the county seat, whose commercial corridors, lakefront, and services serve the wider area, and Interstate 30 provides the main route toward Dallas and the rest of the metroplex. Students attend the Rockwall Independent School District, a well-regarded system that serves Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and neighboring communities. McLendon-Chisholm, then, offers a particular proposition: genuine country living within reach of a major metro—a balance that has made it one of Rockwall County's more distinctive places and a sought-after setting for those who want land rather than lawn.

Population 4,511

County Rockwall County

Active Listings 147

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is McLendon-Chisholm located?

McLendon-Chisholm is in Rockwall County, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It lies roughly 30 miles east of Dallas and a short drive southwest of the city of Rockwall, the county seat.

What school district serves McLendon-Chisholm?

McLendon-Chisholm is served by the Rockwall Independent School District, which also serves the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and portions of surrounding communities. The district is widely regarded as one of the stronger systems in the region.

What is McLendon-Chisholm known for?

McLendon-Chisholm is known for its rural residential character and acreage living. City zoning generally keeps residential density low, with many home sites on 1.5 acres or more and some rural-residential areas planned near one home per five acres.

How was McLendon-Chisholm formed?

The city was formed in 1969 when the two small settlements of McLendon and Chisholm incorporated together. Both communities had existed since the late nineteenth century, and the merged city has since grown into a low-density residential suburb of Dallas.

What is the population of McLendon-Chisholm?

McLendon-Chisholm has a population of about 4,500, and its residents overwhelmingly own their homes. The community offers a rural feel within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with acreage homes and custom properties rather than dense suburban tracts.

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