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Red Oak, TX

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,440

Population

18,737

Renter Mix

29% Rent

One of the Lone Star State’s most vibrant metropolises is home to major sports and entertainment

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Sandwiched between Fort Worth and Dallas, Arlington is part of the massive Dallas-Forth Metroplex. This growing, thriving city is home to some powerhouse locations, including the University of Texas at Arlington, AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Globe Life Park (home of the Texas Rangers), Six Flags Over Texas, and Hurricane Harbor. These major attractions, along with Texas Health Resources and General Motors, are some of the city's largest employers. With a touch of Southern hospitality, Arlington is filled with affordable to upscale rental options. Arlington blends suburban and urban landscapes attracting renters from all walks of life.

With so much happening in this dynamic metropolis, you'll never sit around in your new apartment or house. If you love the outdoors, visit the Village Creek Historical Area, Southwest Nature Preserve, River Legacy Parks, or the Crystal Canyon Natural Area for some peaceful moments with nature. Shopping and dining options abound at commercial hubs like Grand Prairie Premium Outlets, Lincoln Square, and the Parks Mall at Arlington. Learn something new at the Arlington Museum of Art or the International Bowling Museum. To add to the allure of the city, Arlington is convenient to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. From an easy walk to campus to exciting sports games to delicious eateries to an abundance of family-friendly entertainment options, there's something for everyone in the "American Dream City.”

Demographics

Median Household Income

$95,627

Average: $105,335

Education

3,605

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

9,523

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Red Oak has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Red Oak, TX is $1,440 for one bedroom, $1,793 for two bedrooms, and $2,215 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Oak has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,440/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,697/month
2,160 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Red Oak, TX

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Wooden Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

504 Students

Life School Red Oak

Public

Grades K-5

1,037 Students

Eastridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

510 Students

Red Oak Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

528 Students

Red Oak Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,546 Students

Red Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,546 Students

Red Oak High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,160 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tenmile Creek Preserve
  • Cottonwood Creek Preserve
  • Cedar Mountain Preserve

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.