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Oakwood is a small town of 539 in Texas, with a median household income of $65,000
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oakwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oakwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oakwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.3
Oakwood's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oakwood costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oakwood, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oakwood's violent crime rate is 132.2 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.2 /100k
Property Crime
1074.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oakwood is served primarily by OAKWOOD ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oakwood, TX
National Avg
School District
OAKWOOD ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oakwood sees average highs of 58.8°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Oakwood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oakwood roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,100 and median rent is $950/month.
Oakwood's violent crime rate is 132.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oakwood are operated by OAKWOOD ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oakwood, TX has a population of 539, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oakwood averages 58.8°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oakwood, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75855.
The population of Oakwood, Texas is 539 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oakwood: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $103,100, median household income $65,000, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
