Living in Scenic Oaks, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scenic Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Scenic Oaks has 10,569 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $174,962 (123% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $563,100, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Scenic Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 10,569
- Median age
- 38.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $174,962State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $563,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Scenic Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 123% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values 98% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Scenic Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scenic Oaks the median home value is $563,100, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,062 a month in housing costs.
Scenic Oaks median household income
The median household income in Scenic Oaks is $174,962 and the income per person is $64,403. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Scenic Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,614
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.92
Scenic Oaks demographics
- Population
- 10,569
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 3,614
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scenic Oaks ›
Education in Scenic Oaks
62.1% of adults 25 and older in Scenic Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scenic Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Scenic Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | $563,100 | $1,835 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | $174,327 | $657,600 | $2,108 |
| Cross Mountain | 3,752 | $205,164 | $580,700 | — |
| Grey Forest | 640 | $110,417 | $473,300 | — |
| Boerne | 20,518 | $84,541 | $457,900 | $1,589 |
| Helotes | 9,630 | $132,675 | $399,000 | $2,500 |
| Shavano Park | 3,670 | $164,583 | $906,900 | — |
| Timberwood Park | 35,413 | $157,100 | $510,600 | $1,998 |
| Hollywood Park | 3,143 | $138,378 | $481,900 | $2,326 |
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What is the median household income in Scenic Oaks, TX?
The median household income in Scenic Oaks is $174,962, 123% higher 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 Scenic Oaks?
The median home value in Scenic Oaks is $563,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Scenic Oaks?
The median gross rent in Scenic Oaks is $1,835 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Scenic Oaks, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 123% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values 98% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Scenic Oaks?
The median age in Scenic Oaks is 38.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Scenic Oaks?
The average commute to work in Scenic Oaks is 28 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scenic Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Scenic Oaks is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scenic Oaks?
62.1% of adults in Scenic 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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