Red Oak, TX

Red Oak, Texas

Red Oak, Texas, in Ellis county, is 19 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The city is part of the Dallas metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,301 people people live in Red Oak.

The People and Families of Red Oak

In Red Oak, about 62% of adults are married. Red Oak has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Oak had a median family income of $61,250. Overall, families in Red Oak are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Red Oak does not have a large underclass. 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 ($6,750) in Red Oak than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Red Oak Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Red Oak, about 67% 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 Red Oak is higher than that of most other communities in Texas.

Commuting

In Red Oak, 93% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 18%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Red Oak, TX

Comparing Red Oak 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
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Red Oak Almanac

Red Oak Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Red Oak Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Red Oak residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Oak High Schools (2004)

RED OAK H S
156 LOUISE RITTER BLVD
972-617-3535
Serves 1,513 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

P A S S /A E P
156 LOUISE RITTER BLVD
972-617-2676
A Non-traditional School

Red Oak Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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