Texas · Metropolitan Area
Scenic Oaks is a small city in Texas with a population of 10,727. Residents earn $178,125 per year, which is 137% above the national average.
Based on current data, Scenic Oaks receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Scenic Oaks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Scenic Oaks is $178,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 137% above $75,149. This places Scenic Oaks among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Scenic Oaks is $531,900, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,604 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Scenic Oaks is a highly educated community — 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Scenic Oaks enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 77.6% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.4% |
| 67% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $178,125 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,013 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,203 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $160,820 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,942 |
| County GDP | $3,532M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 184 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,657 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |
| Census Median | $531,900 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $213 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 34.3% |
| Inventory | 67 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,604 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,657 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7039°N, 98.6677°W |
| County FIPS | 48259 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.6% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,360/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 184 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |