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Living in Red Oak
Red Oak is on I-35E in northern Ellis County, about 23 miles south of downtown Dallas by road. The Census Bureau estimated 20,394 people in July 2025, up from 14,270 in 2020. The city water system is supplied by a line from Dallas Water Utilities.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 20,394July 2025 Census estimate, up from 14,270 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Land area
- About 16 square milesCensus Bureau 2024 gazetteerSource
- Schools
- Red Oak ISDOne high school, two middle schools and five elementary schoolsSource
- Downtown Dallas
- About 32 min23 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- Dallas Love Field
- About 42 min28 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- DFW Airport
- About 56 min42 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- Waxahachie (county seat)
- About 20 min11 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About $2.03 per $100City, school district and county rates added up, before exemptions. 2025 ratesSource
Neighborhoods
Crystal Lake Estates New homes
New homes by Bloomfield Homes on homesites up to half an acre, with the model at 143 Crystal Lake Lane.
Builders: Bloomfield Homes Source
Glenbrook New homes
New Bloomfield Homes section with half-acre homesites in its Signature Series, sold from the Crystal Lake Estates model at 143 Crystal Lake Lane.
Builders: Bloomfield Homes Source
The Oaks New homes
New single-family homes by Bloomfield Homes off I-35E with a picnic pavilion, pool, sports fields, playground, walking trails and a 20-acre city park, with the model at 1339 Stockton Trail.
Red Oak ISD · Builders: Bloomfield Homes Source
Schools
Red Oak ISD: The City of Red Oak
Red Oak ISD campuses Source
High schoolRed Oak High School
Middle schoolsRed Oak Middle School
Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School
Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School
Elementary schoolsDonald T. Shields Elementary
Eastridge Elementary
H.A. Wooden Elementary
Red Oak Elementary
Russell P. Schupmann Elementary
Eastridge Elementary
H.A. Wooden Elementary
Red Oak Elementary
Russell P. Schupmann Elementary
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Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| City of Red Oak | $0.695306 per $100 | Source |
| Red Oak ISD | $1.0633 per $100 | Source |
| Ellis County | $0.273992 per $100 | Source |
| Sales tax | 8.25% (6.25% state, 2% city) | Source |
| Typical 2025 total, before exemptions | $2.03 per $100 |
Tax year 2025 rates per $100 of taxable value from the Texas Comptroller's rate files. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill. Ellis County's rate includes $0.018214 for farm to market and flood control. Some addresses inside the city limits are in a different school district. For 2026 the city proposed $0.695.
The basics
Trash and recyclingCommunity Waste Disposal: trash and recycling weekly on your assigned day; brush and bulk the same day. 972-392-9300, option 2. Service schedule
Water and sewerCity of Red Oak Utility Billing, 101 S. Live Oak St., 972-617-3638, where the city is the water provider; $100 deposit and $15 fee. Requests before 3:00p can be turned on the same day. Start service
PowerOncor delivers power; pick a retail electric provider. Power to Choose
City officesMunicipal Center, 101 S. Live Oak St., 972-617-3638. City site
PermitsResidential building permits. Permits
LibraryRed Oak Public Library. Library
Register to voteEllis County Elections. Elections
Car registrationEllis County Tax Assessor-Collector. Tax office
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Red Oak, Texas?
20,394. July 2025 Census estimate, up from 14,270 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Red Oak in?
Red Oak ISD: The City of Red Oak
How far is Red Oak from Dallas?
About 32 min to downtown Dallas, 23 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Red Oak, Texas?
About $2.03 per $100, typical 2025 total, before exemptions, adding up City of Red Oak, Red Oak ISD, Ellis County. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Red Oak?
Crystal Lake Estates, Glenbrook, The Oaks.
When is trash pickup in Red Oak?
Community Waste Disposal: trash and recycling weekly on your assigned day; brush and bulk the same day. 972-392-9300, option 2.
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