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Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), TX

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Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is a small town in Texas with a population of 811. Residents earn $92,750 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
811 Population 219/sq mi density
$92,750 Median Income $36,467 per capita
$318,400 Home Value
$1,054 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$92,750 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$318,400 home value, $1,054/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,750
23% higher than US avg
Home Value $318,400
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,054
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population811
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,750
Per Capita$36,467
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$6,967M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$1,054
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235
Rent Burden18.5%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation448 ft (137 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute42 min
Broadband89.2%
Libraries4

Is Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $92,750, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $318,400, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) has a population of 811 with a density of 219 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.6%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 9.2% Black, 3% Asian.

Population

811
Total Population
219
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.1%
20% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $92,750, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,750
23% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,467
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$72,125

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,668
County GDP$6,967M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare205
Retail327
Manufacturing109

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.1 min
Drive Alone70.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $318,400, 13% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,054 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$318,400
13% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,054
9% below US avg
Rent Burden18.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Housing Units235
Median Year Built2001

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.34%
Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation448 ft (137 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates32.6260°N, 96.2684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48257
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.9-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+87.8%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density219/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities205
Restaurants225
Retail Stores327

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.1 min
Drive Alone70.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.2%

Nearby Cities

Kaufman, TX 8,010 pop · 4.1 mi Terrell, TX 19,019 pop · 7.6 mi Talty, TX 2,727 pop · 9.0 mi Crandall, TX 4,307 pop · 9.2 mi Elmo, TX 1,377 pop · 10.3 mi Heartland, TX 11,019 pop · 11.4 mi Forney, TX 28,222 pop · 13.4 mi Kemp, TX 1,389 pop · 13.6 mi Combine, TX 2,780 pop · 14.7 mi Poetry, TX 1,352 pop · 14.8 mi Seagoville, TX 18,968 pop · 16.2 mi Wills Point, TX 3,848 pop · 16.4 mi McLendon-Chisholm, TX 4,121 pop · 16.9 mi Travis Ranch, TX 9,894 pop · 17.2 mi
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