The City of Red Oak continues to experience steady, diversified growth in all sectors of its economy, underpinned by ongoing growth in the Dallas Metroplex and North Texas.  Red Oak's location, quality of life, low taxes, high level of city services, low crime rate, competitive housing choices, and reasonable lease rates for Industrial, Office, and Retail space continue to differentiate Red Oak as a unique value within the Metroplex.

Considering Red Oak for your business or development? Please explore the links below, which will provide in-depth information on developing a business site in our community. 

Community Profile & Quick Facts 

• Community Profile 2022-2023 (PDF)
• Quick Facts Summary, Community Overview, Demographic Data (PDF)

2022 - 2023 State of the City (Honorable Mark L. Stanfill, DVM, Mayor)

• 2022 2023 State of the City Presentation  (Watch YouTube Video)

Industrial Properties

• Red Oak Industrial Development Corporation Properties  (PDF)

Commercial & Retail Properties

• Download  Retail Commercial Retail Properties Book  (9 MB)

1.  Commercial/Retail Properties - Property Listing and Location Map (PDF)
2. Consumer Spending and Market Profile - City (2018 - 2023)(PDF)
3. Red Oak Primary Trade Area Data (PDF)
4. Red Oak Primary Retail Trade Area Map (PDF)
5. Traffic Counts Exhibit (Selected Locations) (PDF)

History  (1844 – Present)

• Red Oak History (PDF)

Population Growth (1990 - 2022) 

• Red Oak Population Growth (PDF). 

Education Excellence (Red Oak & DFW Region)  

• Education Excellence in Red Oak! (PDF)
• 4-Year, 2-Year and Technical, Higher Education Schools (PDF) 
• Higher Education: Training, Colleges & Universities (Dallas Regional Chamber PDF Exhibit)

Major Employers (Public & Private)

• Red Oak Employers   (PDF)

Workforce (Employment, Earnings, Industry, Occupations)

1.  Employment by Occupation (Occupation Group, Employment, Percent (PDF)
   
2. Wages Report by Occupation (Red Oak, TX): DFW MSA (PDF) 
3. Labor Force Availability (10 Mile Radials: 10 to 60 Miles) (PDF)
4. Talent Pool Availability (50 Mile Radius) (PDF)
5. Business Report: Number of Businesses by Industry, Sales, Employment (PDF)
6. Ellis County Profile (PDF)
7. Texas Labor Market Information (LMI)  - Find labor market information about the Texas economy and workforce. 
8. Texas Labor Analysis (TLA)  - Texas Labor Analysis provides tools for insight into labor supply and demand in Texas.

Government (Local, State, Federal) 

• Government: City, County, State, Federal    (PDF)

Taxes & Cost of Doing Business (Local, State, Federal)

• Local, State, Federal Taxes  (PDF)

Economic Development Incentives (Local)

• Summary of Local and State of Texas Incentive Programs (PDF)

1. Tax Abatement Policy: City of Red Oak (PDF) (Tax Abatement Process PDF)
2. Tax Abatement Application & Environmental Compliance Letter: City of Red Oak (PDF)  (Excel - Application Only)
3. Tax Abatement Policy & Worksheet: Ellis County (PDF)
4.  Freeport Exemption: City of Red Oak and Red Oak ISD (PDF)
5.  Chapter 380 Agreement: City of Red Oak (PDF)

Economic Development Incentives (State)

• Overview of State of Texas Incentive Programs  (Office of the Governor, State of Texas)

1. Texas Enterprise Zone: Office of the State Comptroller
2. Texas Capital Fund: Texas Department of Agriculture
3. Texas Enterprise Fund: Office of the Governor
4. Texas Skills Development Fund - Workforce Training Program

Healthcare & Medical Centers 

• Healthcare and Medical Centers   (PDF)

Residential Opportunities 

• Residential Developments   (PDF)

Transportation Access (Highways & Air Travel) 

• Transportation Network   (PDF)

Utilities (Public & Private) 

• Public & Private Utilities  (PDF)

Water System (Public)

• Water System Map (PDF)
• CCN Map - Red Oak & Vicinity (PDF)

Wastewater System (Public)

• Wastewater System Map (PDF)

Quality of Life (Fun Things to Do & Climate)

• Quality of Life (PDF)