River Oaks | Neighborhood Guide

Welcome to River Oaks

River Oaks is one of Houston’s most exclusive neighborhoods with broad boulevards, lined by massive live oak trees and flowering azaleas, beautifully manicured lawns and some of Houston’s most impressive homes. Many of the city’s most prominent citizens call it home.

In the 1920s Hugh Potter, a visionary and founding father of River Oaks, outlined his thoughts about the new subdivision he was planning. His “modern” ideas have served the River Oaks community for nearly 100 years.

“To produce for the Houston citizen of discriminating taste, a complete residential community in the most advantageous locality…then, having created a beauty spot, to keep it just that, by a most rigid and thoroughgoing maintenance.”

River Oaks was established by William and Michael Hogg, sons of former governor of Texas Jim Hogg, along with attorney Hugh Potter and became a national model for community planning with strictly enforced deed restriction and building codes. The already established River Oaks Country Club was an enticement for the lot sales surrounding it. Plans were made and lands allocated for the first neighborhood shopping center and River Oaks Elementary School. Many of the initial River Oaks homes were designed by some of the country’s most outstanding architects including John Staub, Hiram Salisbury and Birdsall Briscoe.

Today the original River Oaks Corporation has been replaced by the River Oaks Property Owners Association, referred to as ROPO by residents. ROPO provides a 24-hour neighborhood security force, maintains deed restriction compliance, contracts for back door trash collection service, and maintains the neighborhood parks and esplanades. An interesting note: as you drive through the neighborhood, you never see a For Sale sign as the restrictions forbid them!

River Oaks is approximately 1,100 acres in size, but its central location allows for great access to retail, dining, entertainment and educational facilities, as well as the downtown area, the medical center, the Galleria, Highland Village, and Uptown Park. Memorial Park, just minutes away, has more than 1500 heavily wooded acres, an outstanding public golf course, baseball fields, volleyball courts, tennis and swimming facilities, and miles of biking and jogging trails. The boundaries of the subdivision are Buffalo Bayou to the north, South Shepherd to the east, San Felipe and Westheimer to the south, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the west.

Home values in River Oaks range from an appraised value of over $1,000,000 to over $15,000,000. Today many of the original homes have been torn down, and considerable new construction is taking place. Many of the architecturally outstanding homes are being renovated. Others are choosing to make substantial major additions.

Residential neighborhoods have developed on all sides of River Oaks and include Avalon, Royden Oaks, Afton Oaks, Glendower Court, Oak Estates, Highland Village and Lynn Park, Memorial Park, Crestwood, and Briar Hollow. Though River Oaks is strictly a single family subdivision, with generous lot sizes, nearby today you will find three- and four-story townhomes and high-rises.

Overview for River Oaks, TX

7,623 people live in River Oaks, where the median age is 38.4 and the average individual income is $25,332. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,623

Total Population

38.4 years

Median Age

High

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

$25,332

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.

70

Very Walkable

Walking Score

57

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including El Compadre Tacos, Portico Coffee, and PowerFit Fort Worth.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the El Compadre Tacos page on Yelp Search 5321 White Settlement Rd on Google Maps	Dining	1.17 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Portico Coffee page on Yelp Search 2503 Roosevelt Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.98 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the PowerFit Fort Worth page on Yelp Search 200 Carroll St on Google Maps	Active	2.84 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Smash N Bash page on Yelp Search 5177 River Oaks Blvd on Google Maps	Active	0.2 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the EnduraLAB page on Yelp Search 2816 Shamrock Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.54 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DFW Spirtuality- The Sacred Life page on Yelp	Active	4.47 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jackie O's Cocktail Club page on Yelp Search 609 S Jennings Ave on Google Maps	Nightlife	4.78 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the South Barbershop page on Yelp Search 129 E Daggett Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.84 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Danette's Urban Oasis page on Yelp Search 101 South Jennings Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.59 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beautifully Bronzed page on Yelp	Beauty	2.82 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Just Add Bronze - Mobile Spray Tanning & Body C... page on Yelp Search 4300 Boat Club Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.16 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the katydid it aesthetics page on Yelp Search 5220 Pershing Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.8 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Miss Tuesdee Bridal Hair page on Yelp Search 221 W Lancaster Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.63 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Venus 10 page on Yelp Search 8147 White Settlement Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.66 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for River Oaks, TX

Population Households Employment

River Oaks has 2,515 households, with an average household size of 3.03. 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. 7,623 people call River Oaks home. The population density is 3,776.79 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,623

Total Population

High

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

38.4

Median Age

49.34 / 50.66%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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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

2,515

Total Households

3.03

Average Household Size

$25,332

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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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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For Sale

MLS® 98467814

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