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Oak Ridge NorthTX
A town of 2,991.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Stedil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,991
2025 Census estimate · −2.1% since 2020
Typical home
$342K
+2.6% in a year
Household income
$109K
median
Median age
39.3
years
Jobs based here
3,108
A job hub
TownGrade
B+
#82 of 640 in TX
Is Oak Ridge North a good place to live?
Oak Ridge North grades B+ overall, 82nd of 640 graded towns in Texas, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $109K and its schools rank ahead of 78% of Texas towns. It also does better than most on health: residents are healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $342K for a typical one and 4.2 times the Houston metro’s $82K median household income. Oak Ridge North’s rent at the middle of the market is $2,315 a month, against $1,206 a month in Texas’ towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
What makes Oak Ridge North stand out
Where Oak Ridge North beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here3,108
Residents who work1,382
Work
2.2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 95% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
CONROE ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Vogel Int | 5–6 | 953 |
| All Nations Community School | PK–10 | 61 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,085 people come to Oak Ridge North for work
Where Oak Ridge North’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,108jobs based in Oak Ridge North
2%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Oak Ridge North grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Oak Ridge North is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →HealthThe Woodlands Specialty Hospital 1.8 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →SafetyC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.9 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 1% conserved landCOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 95° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market$342K typical home, up 2.6% in a year–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.3–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oak Ridge North: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oak Ridge North, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Texas13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Oak Ridge North water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oak Ridge North’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Early Voting ClerkMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP codes77385, 7738677385 63% · 77386 37%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oak Ridge North.
Oak Ridge North draws workers from Houston and beyond, has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns and has home values rising while Texas’s fall.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About one in three of Oak Ridge North’s working residents commute to Houston
3,108 jobs are based in Oak Ridge North, 2.2 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 1,883 in 2013 to 3,108.
The top destinations are Houston (32%), Conroe (12%) and The Woodlands (9%). Most people who work leave Oak Ridge North to do it: just 2% work in town. Jobs in Oak Ridge North grew by 1,225 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 3,108. The share of residents in Oak Ridge North who live below the poverty line: 5.9%.
2%work in town
| Oak Ridge North | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $109,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Oak Ridge North2%
Houston32%
Conroe12%
The Woodlands9%
Shenandoah2%
16 mi
median commute distance
3,108
jobs based in Oak Ridge North
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA−
Oak Ridge North earns an A− for schools
The public schools here belong to Conroe ISD. Its two schools are below. Oak Ridge North’s only public school teaches 953 students.
78%of TX districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vogel IntLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 | 953 | A− |
| All Nations Community School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–10 | Grades PK–10 | 61 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
Oak Ridge North earns an A− for health
Against the 7,266 U.S. towns with household incomes like Oak Ridge North’s, it is healthier than 61%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
Just over a fifth of adults get no exercise outside work in Oak Ridge North. CDC measures, 31 in all: Oak Ridge North beats Texas on 12 and trails on 4.
78%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Oak Ridge North | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 30% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 24% | 19% |
31 measures vs. Texas
12 better15 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Oak Ridge North | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.6% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.9% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 6.1% |
The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
1.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
81st
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Oak Ridge North, with inland flooding at the top
106 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 37 properties have flooded more than once.
Since 1982, Oak Ridge North has seen 106 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 78% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Oak Ridge North break down as 41% from inland flooding and 28% from tornadoes. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Oak Ridge North after 8 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
106
paid flood claims since 1982
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers: that is Oak Ridge North’s year
January nights average 42.2°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 94°.
In Oak Ridge North, the January low is 42°F. It almost never snows.
95°summer high
| Oak Ridge North | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 42°F | 37°F | 22°F |
| July high | 94°F | 95°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter44–65°
Spring59–80°
Summer73–93°
Fall59–81°
Dec 3
typical first frost
Feb 19
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
A larger share of households own their home in Oak Ridge North than in most of Texas or the rest of the country
Values rose 2.6% in the past year while the Texas typical home fell 1.5%.
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 2.6% in value. The typical Oak Ridge North home is worth about $342,000, 15% above the Texas typical home.
$342KZillow home value
Typical home value
Oak Ridge North$342K
Texas$296K
+2.6%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Oak Ridge North is older than the Texas average
2,991 people lived in Oak Ridge North by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 2.1% fewer than in 2020. People 65 and older are 19% of residents (13% statewide). 43% of Oak Ridge North adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
39.3median age · TX 35.6
| Oak Ridge North | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 43% | 23% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 26% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 14% | 18% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
Oak Ridge NorthTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school22%
Some college19%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s29%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
About 118 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.1 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 70% are men (TX 51%).
| Oak Ridge North | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.8% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.4% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.3% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.5% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.5% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.7% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.4% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.2% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.2% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,000, single groups can be off by several points
SafetyC+
Crime per resident in Oak Ridge North is higher than in 59% of U.S. towns
The property crime rate in Oak Ridge North is 15.4 per 1,000 residents. The level of violent crime locally is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
41%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Oak Ridge North | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 15.4 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Oak Ridge North0.3
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Oak Ridge North15.4
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
41st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
50th
percentile among TX towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
46
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsC
0.7% of Oak Ridge North is conserved land
Oak Ridge North has 2 parks and preserves, 6 acres in all.
0.7%conserved
0.7%
conserved · 7 of 954 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marilyn Edgar Park | — | 5 |
| 2. Teddy Bear Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 54 attractions →Daikin Park and 44 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oak Ridge North. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
29 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
29 mi MuseumRothko Chapel
in town TheatreCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
29 mi Stadium & arenaShell Energy StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: WhisperToMe, CC0 · Shell Energy Stadium: HDFC PR, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oak Ridge North
19pages on Oak Ridge North
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 78% of TX districts · 2 schoolsSafetyC+0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than TX on 12 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC$342K typical home · up 2.6% in a yearWork & commuteA$109K median household income · 3,108 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Oak Ridge North
Lone Star College SystemCommunity college · Public · The Woodlands3.5 mi$3,330 in-state tuitionGrace School of TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conroe3.8 mi$7,720 tuitionCommonwealth Institute of Funeral ServiceCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Houston11.6 mi$15,313 tuition
About 7 of every 100 Oak Ridge North residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
About Oak Ridge North
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Oak Ridge North (commonly referred to as Oak Ridge) is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It is located along Interstate 45 10 miles (16 km) south of Conroe and 35 miles (56.3 km) north of Houston. The population was 3,057 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 138 ft
Oak Ridge North’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Oak Ridge North.
The WoodlandsOak Ridge North
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge North | #82 | B+ | C | C+ | A− | A− |
| The Woodlands | #54 | A− | D | — | A− | A |
The Woodlands reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Oak Ridge North with a neighbor →
Questions about Oak Ridge North
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oak Ridge North, TX a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Oak Ridge North grades B+ overall, better than 69% of U.S. towns and #82 of 640 in Texas. It grades A− for health, C+ for safety and A− for schools.
Is Oak Ridge North, TX expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.