NEIGHBORHOOD
Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area
Texas · Houston · 16,075 residents · 3.58 sq mi
The short version
With 16,075 people, Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area is a neighborhood in Houston. Households here earn about 143% more than in Houston as a whole. This is an unusually credentialed place: 81% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,349,406. The median age is 47.5, about 9 years above the US median. Median household income runs $157,272, well clear of the $82,259 US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $157,272, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area compared with Houston
| Measure | Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $157,272 | $64,813 | 143% higher |
| Median home value | $1,349,406 | $277,800 | 386% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 42.5% | 57.9% | −15.4 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81.2% | 36.6% | +44.5 pts |
| Poverty rate | 5.5% | 19.9% | −14.4 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 20.0% | 29.3% | −9.4 pts |
| Median age | 47.5 | 34.4 | 13.1 years older |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,075
Population density
4,490 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$157,272
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$158,192
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.5%
Public administration14%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
Manufacturing5.5%
Retail trade4.5%
Information4.3%
Finance & insurance3%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Education & health services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,349,406
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,030
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(10,522)
Black4.2%(680)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(2,006)
Asian9.9%(1,591)
Other7.9%(1,276)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(10,522)
Black4.2%(680)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(2,006)
Asian9.9%(1,591)
Other7.9%(1,276)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
Female
54.5%
Foreign born
20.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas?
Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas has about 16,075 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas earns about $157,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,349,406, and the typical rent is about $2,030 a month.
How educated are people in Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas?
About 81.2% of adults age 25 and over in Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas?
About 5.5% of people in Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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