Living in River Oaks, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
River Oaks has 7,584 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $63,500 (19% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $223,800, the median rent is $1,183/month.
River Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 7,584
- Median age
- 36State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $63,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $223,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,183/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is River Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in River Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Oaks the median home value is $223,800, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,563 a month in housing costs.
River Oaks median household income
The median household income in River Oaks is $63,500 and the income per person is $26,800. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in River Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,536
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 3.06
River Oaks demographics
- Population
- 7,584
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 2,448
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Oaks ›
Education in River Oaks
13.8% of adults 25 and older in River Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
River Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks | 7,584 | $63,500 | $223,800 | $1,183 |
| Westworth Village | 2,643 | $86,429 | $318,200 | $1,880 |
| Sansom Park | 5,392 | $42,257 | $158,200 | $1,166 |
| Westover Hills | 908 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,691 |
| Fort Worth | 963,194 | $79,507 | $303,000 | $1,509 |
| Lake Worth | 4,829 | $81,910 | $236,700 | $1,508 |
| White Settlement | 18,150 | $56,784 | $187,100 | $1,253 |
| Lakeside | 1,401 | $112,321 | $346,400 | $1,708 |
| Blue Mound | 2,366 | $66,375 | $201,900 | $1,666 |
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What is the median household income in River Oaks, TX?
The median household income in River Oaks is $63,500, 19% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in River Oaks?
The median home value in River Oaks is $223,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in River Oaks?
The median gross rent in River Oaks is $1,183 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is River Oaks, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in River Oaks?
The median age in River Oaks is 36 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in River Oaks?
The average commute to work in River Oaks is 28 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Oaks?
The unemployment rate in River Oaks is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Oaks?
13.8% of adults in River Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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