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River Oaks, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Tarrant County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,516 Population 3,702/sq mi density
$65,582 Median Income $26,898 per capita
$202,800 Home Value $217,600 Zillow
$1,220 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,931 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,582 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,220/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

River Oaks, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,582
13% below
$26,898 per capita
Home Value
$202,800
28% below
Zillow: $217,600
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
5% above
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
1,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
330 sunny days/yr

How River Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
72%
Rent
105%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Oaks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

River Oaks residents earn a median household income of $65,582 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,898. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in River Oaks is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,600. Median rent is $1,220/month, with 23.8% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

River Oaks reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,931/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in River Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

River Oaks has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population7,516
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density3,702/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,582
Per Capita$26,898
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,220
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$217,600
Housing Units2,709
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property1,931/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary574/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,833/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation619 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries47

Did You Know?

The median home in River Oaks was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.