Cost of Living in Oak Ridge North, TX
Population 3,019 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Oak Ridge North is a smaller Texas community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $117,188 and housing costs ($282,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.
Located <5 miles east of The Woodlands, Oak Ridge North falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than The Woodlands' $479,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Oak Ridge North
The median home value in Oak Ridge North is $282,100 — 8% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,267/month, 73% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $117,188/year is 57% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.1°F and lows of 59.5°F. Overall, Oak Ridge North has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.
Oak Ridge North has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 63 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 91 | 82 | 72 | 65 |
| Low °F | 43 | 47 | 53 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 44 |
| Precip" | 3.53 | 2.70 | 3.36 | 3.83 | 4.94 | 5.37 | 3.73 | 4.87 | 5.19 | 5.58 | 3.98 | 3.74 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Oak Ridge North, TX?
Oak Ridge North has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.
What is average rent in Oak Ridge North, TX?
The median gross rent in Oak Ridge North is $2,267 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Oak Ridge North?
The median home value in Oak Ridge North is $282,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Oak Ridge North?
The median household income in Oak Ridge North is $117,188 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Oak Ridge North, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Oak Ridge North is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Oak Ridge North, TX affordable?
Oak Ridge North is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Oak Ridge North?
Oak Ridge North has average high temperatures of 80.1°F and average lows of 59.5°F. Annual precipitation is 50.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Oak Ridge North at a Glance
- Population
- 3,019
- Median Income
- $117,188
- Home Value
- $282,100
- Median Rent
- $2,267/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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