Living in Altus, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altus · Census data 2020–2024
Altus has 18,646 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $55,295 (15% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $152,200, the median rent is $854/month.
Altus at a glance
- Population
- 18,646
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37
- Median household income
- $55,295State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $152,200State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Altus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Altus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altus the median home value is $152,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,523 a month in housing costs.
Altus median household income
The median household income in Altus is $55,295 and the income per person is $31,337. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Altus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,066
- Owner-occupied
- 53.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.3%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.45
Altus demographics
- Population
- 18,646
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 7,291
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altus ›
Education in Altus
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Altus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altus
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Altus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus | 18,646 | $55,295 | $152,200 | $854 |
| Martha | 134 | $64,375 | $107,100 | $625 |
| Blair | 585 | $49,063 | $88,900 | $772 |
| Olustee | 555 | $63,145 | $113,300 | $582 |
| Tipton | 784 | $63,125 | $73,300 | $549 |
| East Duke | 313 | $67,917 | $89,400 | $1,045 |
| Mangum | 2,755 | $49,470 | $96,500 | $651 |
| Snyder | 1,297 | $41,099 | $102,400 | $651 |
| Mountain Park | 265 | $24,938 | $66,300 | $533 |
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What is the median household income in Altus, OK?
The median household income in Altus is $55,295, 15% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altus?
The median home value in Altus is $152,200, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Altus?
The median gross rent in Altus is $854 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Altus, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Altus?
The median age in Altus is 33.7 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Altus?
The average commute to work in Altus is 11 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altus?
The unemployment rate in Altus is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altus?
23.9% of adults in Altus have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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