River Oaks

Welcome to River Oaks

River Oaks is a stunning neighborhood located inside the 610 loop between Downtown and Uptown. With home prices ranging from 1m-20m, it is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Texas and indeed the Nation. Streets are lined with homes most would define as mansions. Historically careful planning and maintenance means the area is filled with trees and abundant landscaping. Easy access to downtown, the Galleria and major freeways makes River Oaks a popular choice for affluent buyers.

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HISTORY

River Oaks was established in the 1920's and always had Houston's wealthy in mind. Subdivision lots surrounding the prestigious River Oaks Country club were sold off and the area was planted with trees and shrubs, the benefit of which we appreciate today. Large homes in many architectural styles were built over the years.

LOCATION, POPULATION AND COMMUTE

With a small area of 1,100 acres, River Oaks is relatively small area with around 7700 residents. It is bound by Buffalo Bayou to the North, South Shepherd to the West, Westheimer to the South and Willowick to the East. The 610, I10 and 59 are all easily accessible.

Downtown is a pleasant 15-20 minute commute along Allen Parkway. The Galleria is about 10-15 mins away and the Energy Corridor is a reverse commute of around 25-30 minutes (more returning home in peak traffic).

HOME STYLES

Large single family homes dominate the neighborhood in many styles from Georgian to Mediterranean to Contempoary.

Townhomes (including luxury million dollar plus homes) and apartments can be found close by on busier through streets such as Westheimer and San Felipe.

AMENITIES

Major grocery stores are close by with Whole Foods on West Dallas and a Kroger on West Gray. Central Market sits on Westheimer (within Highland Village).

World class shopping and dining at the Galleria is minutes away as is downtown Houston theatre and entertainment. The River Oaks Shopping Center sits on the edge of the neighborhood and contains more stores and restaurants. The new River Oaks Shopping District, a high end luxury retail development is minutes away and Upper Kirby continues to be developed with more upscale shopping and dining options.

Buffalo Bayou offers miles of jogging and cycling trails.

The River Oaks Shopping Area on West Gray is a hub of restaurants, stores and even a movie theatre.

SCHOOLS

River Oaks Elementary School is the local state school and is highly regarded. It is a magnet and IB school. Lanier is the Middle School and Lamar is the High School. Many of Houston's private schools are close by including St Johns, St Anne's, AOS, Presbyterian, and River Oaks Baptist

NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS

Upper Kirby
Highland Village
Uptown and The Galleria
West University

HOME PRICES

Homes here are large and pricey. The average home price is $2,357,053 with some selling upwards of $20m, with an average size of over 4000 sf. Most tend to sit on large lots which bumps up the price due to land value.

The average rental price is $3867 but expect to pay upwards of $10k per month for a decent family size home in good condition.

Overview for River Oaks, TX

22,475 people live in River Oaks, where the median age is 35.9 and the average individual income is $107,728. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,475

Total Population

35.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$107,728

Average individual Income

Around River Oaks, TX

There's plenty to do around River Oaks, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

88

Very Walkable

Walking Score

64

Bikeable

Bike Score

47

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Slow Drip TX, HTX Sushi Bake, and Oak and Sparrow.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Slow Drip TX page on Yelp Search 1625 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	2.5 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the HTX Sushi Bake page on Yelp Search 3201 Sage Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.61 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Oak and Sparrow page on Yelp Search 1051 Heights Blvd on Google Maps	Shopping	2.66 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Edge Personal Training page on Yelp Search 767 N Shepherd Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.22 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sculpt U page on Yelp Search 1532 W Gray St on Google Maps	Active	0.64 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brady Roberts - Bayou City Fitness page on Yelp Search 4620 Center St on Google Maps	Active	1.48 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Synergy Total Holistic Health & Wellness page on Yelp Search 550 Westcott St on Google Maps	Active	1.15 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the STRETCH page on Yelp Search 2205 Montrose Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.13 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rig Dog Athletics page on Yelp Search 827 W 34th on Google Maps	Active	4.41 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Viridiana Artistry page on Yelp Search 4826 Washington Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.22 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DermaNirvana page on Yelp Search 1824 Spring St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.53 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Permaluxe page on Yelp Search 1533 Westheimer Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lush Hair Folk Salon page on Yelp Search 1533 N Shepherd Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	3.15 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Euro Nails TX page on Yelp Search 2516 Sunset Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.11 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the My Favorite Beauty Lounge page on Yelp Search 5850 San Felipe St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.38 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SMH Wax page on Yelp Search 209 E 20th At on Google Maps	Beauty	3.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Makeup by Mary Beth page on Yelp	Beauty	2.39 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the OhMyLashes by Demii page on Yelp Search 2034-A W Gray St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.03 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the LaRue's Touch Massage page on Yelp Search 333 W Loop North Fwy on Google Maps	Beauty	3.09 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the NUVO Cosmedispa page on Yelp Search 3100 Eldoe St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.8 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauty by Sharmeen page on Yelp	Beauty	3.26 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for River Oaks, TX

Population Households Employment

River Oaks has 11,326 households, with an average household size of 1.98. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in River Oaks do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 22,475 people call River Oaks home. The population density is 6,065.9 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,475

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.9

Median Age

48.51 / 51.49%

Men vs Women

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11,326

Total Households

1.98

Average Household Size

$107,728

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in River Oaks, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby River Oaks. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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