River Oaks

A stunning neighborhood located inside the 610 loop between Downtown and Uptown.

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.
 

SEARCH TIPS

Use HAR Geo Market Area: "River Oaks Area" or school boundary "River Oaks Elementary"
 

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.

89
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 Chilled Coco, Bercutt Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, and The Edge Personal Training.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Chilled Coco Logo
Dining 1.26 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Bercutt Physical Therapy & Wellness Center Logo
Active 2.23 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
The Edge Personal Training Logo
Active 2.22 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
John Aaron Wellness Logo
Active 4.41 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Motus Physical Therapy & Wellness Logo
Active 3.59 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Heart Space Collaborative Logo
Active 1.42 miles 23 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

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
11,326

Total Households

1.98

Average Household Size

$107,728

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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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
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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School rating

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 34651279
MLS #: 34651279

$5,000,000

2426 Inwood Drive, Houston, TX 77019
4 Beds 6 Baths 6,642 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 27231469
MLS #: 27231469

$4,995,000

3220 Avalon Place, Houston, TX 77019
5 Beds 7 Baths 8,551 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 78148866
MLS #: 78148866

$4,950,000

3838 Olympia Drive, Houston, TX 77019
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,454 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 95020679
MLS #: 95020679

$4,800,000

2530 Stanmore Drive, Houston, TX 77019
5 Beds 7 Baths 5,868 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 79622662
MLS #: 79622662

$4,600,000

1517 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019
4 Beds 6 Baths 6,543 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 33500077
MLS #: 33500077

$4,600,000

3623 Ella Lee Lane, Houston, TX 77027
4 Beds 5 Baths 5,667 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 98467814
MLS #: 98467814

$4,400,000

2220 Pelham Drive, Houston, TX 77019
5 Beds 7 Baths 5,007 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 31323582
MLS #: 31323582

$4,350,000

2240 Mimosa Drive # 7E Unit: PH-7E, Houston, TX 77019
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,919 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 83539340
MLS #: 83539340

$4,100,000

2323 San Felipe Street # 1102, Houston, TX 77019
3 Beds 5 Baths 4,257 Sq.Ft.

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