Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
River Oaks, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$876
Population
7,635
Renter Mix
31% Rent
The perfect suburb for renters who value convenience and location to the city
Suburban
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Outdoors
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Lake
Located less than 15 minutes away from Downtown Fort Worth, River Oaks is a quiet, laidback suburb. River Oaks rests on the eastern part of Lake Worth and is convenient to multiple natural areas. There are several golf clubs, country clubs, conservations, and parks around the community. Marion Sansom Park is a local favorite for its scenic waterfall and lake vistas with gorgeous trails. The small suburb is also known for being home to YMCA Camp Charter, a popular summer camp that hosts seasonal events throughout the year.
Although River Oaks is bordered by lush greenery, this mainly residential area is completely surrounded by the city of Fort Worth, allowing residents to have access to a variety of amenities, especially shopping centers. Locals frequent places such as Ridgemar Mall which offers two stories of national brands, an aquarium, a movie theater, and more. River Oaks attracts families, nature lovers, and young professionals looking to escape the bustling big city while still wanting to enjoy the advantages of urban living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,721
Average: $79,208
Education
1,236
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,509
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
River Oaks has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in River Oaks, TX is $876 for one bedroom, and $1,001 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Oaks has decreased by -9.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$876/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly River Oaks, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Burger's Lake
- Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
- Trinity Trails
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden
- Fort Worth Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
- Dallas Love Field
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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.