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Oak Ridge North has a population of 2,991.
In Oak Ridge North, about 73% of adults are married. Oak Ridge North is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.
In 2000, Oak Ridge North had a median family income of $75,757. Oak Ridge North is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Oak Ridge North finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Oak Ridge North is the share of people in it who work at home.
About 91% of housing units in Oak Ridge North are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Oak Ridge North pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Oak Ridge North, 92% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Oak Ridge North strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Oak Ridge North to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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