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Red Oak, Texas

city · Ellis County

At a glance

17,077
Population
$366,100
Median home value (all homes)
21% above U.S. median
$349,144
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,920/mo
Median rent
42% above U.S. median
$104,561
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
93.6%
Homes with broadband
73.44%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities29% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates36.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Red Oak Economic Development Corporation
The Red Oak Economic Development Department provides technical assistance, creative financing, and educational opportunities to assist existing businesses, attract new businesses, and stimulate capital investment in the City of Red Oak. Its primary goal is to retain existing jobs and create new, well-paying jobs that improve the community’s tax base and quality of life.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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