Neighborhood in Allen, Collin County

Living in Oak Ridge, Allen

A+

5th of 24areas in Allen
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Allen overall: A+

Oak Ridge is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on schools.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,370
Median rent
$2,420
Median home value
$595,000
Household income
$193,800
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge is a neighborhood in Allen with about 4,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 60% of households with children.

Our grade for Oak Ridge is A+. That puts it 5th of 24 areas we grade in Allen, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Oak Ridge

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $193,800, 48% higher than the Allen median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Oak Ridge

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,420, 25% higher than the Allen median.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.2% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.7% across Allen.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Oak Ridge report card

Each grade compares Oak Ridge with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $2,420, homes cost 3.1x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $193,800, 9.2% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 79 violent crimes per 100k, 709 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 20 min, 32% work from home.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.5% of adults uninsured.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Oak Ridge compared with Allen

Better than Allen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%23 points higher than Allen (69%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%22 points lower than Allen (54%)
  • Median household income: $193,80048% higher than Allen ($130,901)

Worse than Allen

  • Median rent: $2,42025% higher than Allen ($1,932)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.2%5 points higher than Allen (3.7%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ADavid and Lynda Olson ElementaryElementary, Allen ISD0.8 mi
  • ASloan Creek IntermediateMiddle, Lovejoy ISD0.8 mi
  • ALovejoy High SchoolHigh, Lovejoy ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Oak Ridge

Median rent in Oak Ridge is $2,420 a month, 25% higher than the Allen median. A household would need about $97,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $595,000, 28% higher than the Allen median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,979 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median rent25% higher than Allen$2,420$1,932$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Allen$595,000$464,100$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Allen3.1x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points lower than Allen32%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Allen92%69%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Allen0%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Allen200520031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,979
Mortgage payment
$3,257
Property tax
$722
Median rent, for comparison
$2,420

Based on a $595,000 home in Oak Ridge, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median household income48% higher than Allen$193,800$130,901$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Allen9.2%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Allen3.9%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Allen74%57%34%
Average commute30% lower than Allen20 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Allen32%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Allen0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Allen100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Oak Ridge

Under 1837%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6447%
65 and over1.6%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black2.1%
Asian24%
Other or more than one race13%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Allen

  1. 1A+The Park At Montgomery Farm
  2. 2A+Cypress MeadowsMedian rent $1,850
  3. 3A+Allen NorthMedian rent $2,590
  4. 4A+Cumberland CrossingMedian rent $2,610
  5. 6A+SilhouetteMedian rent $2,860
  6. 7AGlendover ParkMedian rent $1,870
  7. 8ATwin CreeksMedian rent $1,920
  8. 9AShaddock ParkMedian rent $1,900

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Central Sugar LandSugar Land
  2. AGreatwoodSugar Land
  3. A+JollyvilleAustin

Questions about Oak Ridge

Is Oak Ridge a good place to live?

Oak Ridge is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Oak Ridge?

Renters in Oak Ridge pay a median of $2,420 a month, 25% higher than the Allen median. The median home is worth $595,000, 28% higher than the Allen median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Allen.

What schools serve Oak Ridge?

The closest rated public schools are David and Lynda Olson Elementary (elementary, rated A), Sloan Creek Intermediate (middle, rated A) and Lovejoy High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Oak Ridge name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.