River Oaks, TX

River Oaks, Texas

Introduction to River Oaks, Texas

River Oaks, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 5 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is home to some 6,985 residents.

River Oaks History

The City of River Oaks was established in the 1920s by Hugh Potter and Michael and William Hogg, the sons of Jim Hogg – a former Texas Governor. Potter purchased 200 acres around the River Oaks Country Club in 1923. In 1924, the Country Club Estates was established by William Hogg to support the community's development. During the 1920s and '30s, River Oaks became the national model for community planning and its development planning standards were published in national newspapers and journals.

River Oaks and Nearby Attractions

• Fort Worth Botanical Garden
• Cattle Raisers Museum
• Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art
• Cedar Hill State Park
• Log Cabin Village

Things To Do In River Oaks

River Oaks offers easy access to Fort Worth Botanical Garden and Fort Worth Zoo. The Cedar Hill State Park has boating, hiking, and camping areas, and is also home to Penn Farm Agricultural History Center. Those interested in the local history and art may also visit the Cattle Raisers Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Amon Carter Museum, and Kimbell Art Museum. The Log Cabin Village features six log cabins that are furnished with 19th-century artifacts.

River Oaks Transportation

Flights are available from Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport.

River Oaks Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Tarrant County College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University.

Comparative Profile of River Oaks, TX

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

River Oaks Almanac

River Oaks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

River Oaks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, River Oaks, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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River Oaks Colleges

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