Living in Arapaho, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arapaho · Census data 2020–2024
Arapaho has 715 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $39,632 (39% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $118,800, the median rent is $889/month.
Arapaho is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arapaho at a glance
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 36.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $39,632State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $118,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $889/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Arapaho a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arapaho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arapaho the median home value is $118,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $964 a month in housing costs.
Arapaho median household income
The median household income in Arapaho is $39,632 and the income per person is $18,488. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Arapaho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 306
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.70
Arapaho demographics
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 237
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arapaho ›
Education in Arapaho
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Arapaho have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arapaho
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Arapaho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapaho | 715 | $39,632 | $118,800 | $889 |
| Clinton | 8,388 | $58,207 | $119,400 | $883 |
| Custer City | 566 | $71,094 | $59,500 | $1,105 |
| Butler | 250 | $69,688 | $92,100 | $588 |
| Bessie | 262 | $47,500 | $82,500 | $1,292 |
| Foss | 170 | $46,250 | $82,800 | $1,281 |
| Weatherford | 12,004 | $54,704 | $232,600 | $804 |
| Thomas | 1,170 | $62,500 | $135,400 | $723 |
| Corn | 601 | $58,657 | $126,300 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Arapaho, OK?
The median household income in Arapaho is $39,632, 39% 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 Arapaho?
The median home value in Arapaho is $118,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Arapaho?
The median gross rent in Arapaho is $889 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Arapaho, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Arapaho?
The median age in Arapaho is 36.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Arapaho?
The average commute to work in Arapaho is 20 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arapaho?
The unemployment rate in Arapaho is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arapaho?
5.6% of adults in Arapaho 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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