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Oak Ridge North, TX


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Oak Ridge North, Texas

Oak Ridge North has a population of 2,991.

The People and Families of Oak Ridge North

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Oak Ridge North Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyOak Ridge North Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOak Ridge North People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOak Ridge North Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oak Ridge North College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Oak Ridge North Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Oak Ridge North, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime34
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