Neighborhood in Red Oak, Ellis County

Living in Southwest Red Oak, Red Oak

B

1st of 3areas in Red Oak
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Red Oak overall: C

Southwest Red Oak covers part of Red Oak, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Red Oak. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Well connected
  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy2.7 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe2.2 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
920
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$360,000
Household income
$126,600
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Red Oak

Southwest Red Oak is an area in Red Oak with about 900 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 33% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Red Oak, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Red Oak

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southwest Red Oak

  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across Red Oak.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Red Oak report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Homes cost 2.8x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $126,600, 14% unemployed.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 153 violent crimes per 100k, 1,309 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 39% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Red Oak compared with Red Oak

Better than Red Oak

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%24 points higher than Red Oak (76%)
  • Median household income: $126,60021% higher than Red Oak ($104,561)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x19% lower than Red Oak (3.5x)

Worse than Red Oak

  • Unemployment rate: 14%8 points higher than Red Oak (6.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWooden ElementaryElementary, Red Oak ISD0.7 mi
  • DRed Oak MiddleMiddle, Red Oak ISD1 mi
  • BRed Oak High SchoolHigh, Red Oak ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Red Oak

The median home is worth $360,000, about the same as the Red Oak median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,398 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRed OakTexas
Median home valueAbout the same as Red Oak$360,000$366,100$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Red Oak2.8x3.5x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Red Oak100%76%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Red Oak0%3.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Red Oak199920071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,398
Mortgage payment
$1,971
Property tax
$428

Based on a $360,000 home in Southwest Red Oak, 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

MeasureHereRed OakTexas
Median household income21% higher than Red Oak$126,600$104,561$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Red Oak14%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Red Oak5.5%5.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Red Oak43%37%34%
Average commute11% lower than Red Oak24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points higher than Red Oak39%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Red Oak100%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southwest Red Oak

Under 1822%
18 to 349.3%
35 to 6453%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black1.7%
Asian19%
Other or more than one race10%

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

Other neighborhoods in Red Oak

  1. 2C-West Red OakMedian rent $1,500
  2. 3D+ElvaMedian rent $1,300

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSoutheast RowlettRowlett
  2. B+South Harker HeightsHarker Heights
  3. B+Southwest HendersonHenderson

Questions about Southwest Red Oak

Is Southwest Red Oak a good place to live?

Southwest Red Oak covers part of Red Oak, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Red Oak. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Red Oak?

The median home is worth $360,000, about the same as the Red Oak median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Red Oak.

What schools serve Southwest Red Oak?

The closest rated public schools are Wooden Elementary (elementary, rated B), Red Oak Middle (middle, rated D) and Red Oak High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Red Oak that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.