Oak Point, TX

Oak Point, Texas

Oak Point, Texas, in Denton county, is 8 miles E of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 29 miles N of Dallas, Texas. About 1,747 people people live in Oak Point.

The People and Families of Oak Point

In Oak Point, about 74% of adults are married. Homes in Oak Point tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Oak Point spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Point had a median family income of $89,464. Overall, families in Oak Point are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Oak Point does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Oak Point are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($550) in Oak Point than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Oak Point Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oak Point, about 93% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Oak Point is higher than that of most other communities in Texas.

Commuting

In Oak Point, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oak Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Oak Point, TX

Comparing Oak Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Oak Point Almanac

Oak Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oak Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oak Point Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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