At a Glance
Median Income
$104,125
$38,156 per capita
Home Value
$318,200
Zillow: $342,310
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
48.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
2,286/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Red Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Oak a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Oak residents earn a median household income of $104,125 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,156. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 Red Oak is $318,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,310. Median rent is $1,527/month, with 48.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Red Oak reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,286/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Red Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Oak has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population15,909
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,125
Per Capita$38,156
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$318,200
Rent$1,527
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$342,310
Housing Units4,990
Rent Burden48.0%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property2,286/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary573/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation587 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Red Oak was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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