What are the schools like in Red Oak, TX?

Red Oak is served primarily by LIFE SCHOOL. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1.

What is the median household income in Red Oak?

The median household income in Red Oak, TX is $105,309 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Red Oak, TX?

Red Oak has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches.

Red Oak, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Red Oak, TX affordable or expensive?

Red Oak's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Red Oak is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $284,800 and the median rent is $1,427 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Red Oak, TX?

Red Oak has a violent crime rate of 187.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2088.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Red Oak, TX a Good Place to Live?

Red Oak is a small city of 14,853 in Texas, with a median household income of $105,309 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Red Oak stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Red Oak is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Red Oak 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: 103.3

Red Oak's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Red Oak costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Red Oak, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$284,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,427	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,309	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Red Oak's violent crime rate is 187.2 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.2 /100k

Property Crime

2088.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Red Oak is served primarily by LIFE SCHOOL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Red Oak, TX	National Avg
School District	LIFE SCHOOL	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Red Oak sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Red Oak, TX
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Red Oak, TX	National Avg
Population	14,853	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	34.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Red Oak

Red Oak, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75154

Red Oak vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Oak, TX affordable or expensive?

Red Oak's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Red Oak roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $284,800 and median rent is $1,427/month.

What is the crime rate in Red Oak, TX?

Red Oak's violent crime rate is 187.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2088.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Red Oak?

Public schools in Red Oak are operated by LIFE SCHOOL. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Red Oak, TX a good place to live?

Red Oak, TX has a population of 14,853, a median household income of $105,309, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Red Oak?

Red Oak averages 56.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Red Oak?

Red Oak, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75154.

What is the population of Red Oak?

The population of Red Oak, Texas is 14,853 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Red Oak?

Key numbers for living in Red Oak: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $284,800, median household income $105,309, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Red Oak side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.