Oak Leaf, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,752 Population 742/sq mi density
$162,083 Median Income $63,900 per capita
$368,200 Home Value $449,707 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$162,083 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$368,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Leaf, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$162,083
116% above
$63,900 per capita
Home Value
$368,200
31% above
Zillow: $449,707
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
25% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Oak Leaf Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oak Leaf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
216%
Home Value
131%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Leaf a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oak Leaf residents earn a median household income of $162,083 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,900. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak Leaf is $368,200 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,707. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

42.0% of adults in Oak Leaf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Leaf has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,752
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$162,083
Per Capita$63,900
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

A+
Home Value$368,200
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$449,707
Housing Units605
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation600 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Leaf was built in 1985.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.