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Overview for Oak Forest, TX

12,310 people live in Oak Forest, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $63,874. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,310

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

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

$63,874

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Oak Forest, TX

Population Households Employment

Oak Forest has 5,155 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Oak Forest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,310 people call Oak Forest home. The population density is 8,666.301 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,310

Total Population

High

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

38

Median Age

51.93 / 48.07%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,155

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$63,874

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Oak Forest, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby Oak Forest. 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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Around Oak Forest, TX

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

44
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
27
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Red Dessert Dive, Lil Paradise Island, and Sabroso Food and Drinks Patio and Bar.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Red Dessert Dive Logo
Dining 1 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Lil Paradise Island Logo
Dining 4.31 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Sabroso Food and Drinks Patio and Bar Logo
Dining 1.45 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Paella Chef Logo
Dining 1.49 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Minute Deli Logo
Dining 1.37 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
West Loop Liquor Logo
Dining · $$ 3.9 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Oak Forest is unofficially one of the friendliest neighborhoods in Houston. It’s so friendly that the local Starbucks drive-through has the among the highest number of customers who choose to pay for the car behind them. If that doesn’t say friendly neighbors, not sure what would!
 
The Oak Forest borders include the 610 Loop to the south, US 290 to its west and Ella Blvd. to its east. Oak Forest ends to the north just above 43rd street.
 
The area that became Oak Forest was annexed by the city of Houston in the 1940s and established in 1947 by Oak Forest Realty Corp. The company, which was owned by Frank Sharp, who would later develop Sharpstown, built one section initially before later developing 17 other sections. It took a year or so for the area to get phone lines and service so in the meantime, residents had to use the phone at the construction shack or the home of Sharp’s niece who lived in one of the first houses. While construction started slow, it rapidly picked up throughout the past several decades and is now the third largest group of subdivisions in Harris County behind Kingwood.
 
Homes in Oak Forest sit about 20 feet back from the street and 5 feet apart from its neighbors. A good portion of the homes in the area have the original design from the ‘40s and ‘50s — some with their original homeowners still living in them — but newer builds are sprinkled throughout as well. You could find a property in the $350,000 range all the way up to $1 million. Because of this diversity in home prices, Oak Forest residents are similarly diverse. Families tend to be young — there are two elementary schools in the area — and are heavily involved in the community, from little league to volunteer events.
 
Oak Forest residents are nestled away from the hustle and bustle of Houston, but have easy access to quite a few eateries, including Houston-based Tacos A Go Go and Shipley’s Do Nuts and local favorite, Don Teo’s Mexican Restaurant. With the White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail, you can burn off those delicious calories with a quick visit to the park that borders the neighborhood to its west.
 
 

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MLS® 39154651

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2006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,770 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 19925814

$1,725,000

1243 Candlelight Lane, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,300 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 49583202

$1,675,000

1614 Woodcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,032 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 61587464

$1,725,000

1438 Wakefield Drive, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,300 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 69783351

$1,399,000

2006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,770 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 15706987

$1,399,000

2026 Saxon Drive, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,784 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 10372083

$1,319,000

2026 Cheshire Lane, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,421 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 44451704

$1,319,000

1842 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,425 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 25476060

$1,395,000

1701 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX 77018
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,601 Sq.Ft.

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