Living in Asher, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Asher · Census data 2020–2024

Asher has 438 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $110,833 (70% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $157,100, the median rent is $894/month.

Asher is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Asher at a glance

Population
438
Median age
55.1State: 37
Median household income
$110,833State: $65,039
Median home value
$157,100State: $199,800
Median rent
$894/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
Average commute
35 min

Is Asher a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 21% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.1%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Asher

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Asher the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,359 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Asher$157,100
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Asher$894
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Asher median household income

The median household income in Asher is $110,833 and the income per person is $42,573. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Asher$110,833
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Asher: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
238
Owner-occupied
82.4%
Renter-occupied
17.6%
Vacant
9.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2001
Average household size
2.03

Asher demographics

Population
438
Median age
55.1
Under 18
18.7%
65 and older
35.4%
Households
216
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White74.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Asher ›

Education in Asher

5.5% of adults 25 and older in Asher have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Asher5.5%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Asher

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
35 minState: 22 min
Work from home
16.5%
Drive alone
73.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.9%
Homes with broadband
92.1%

Asher vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Asher438$110,833$157,100$894
Wanette274$46,250$119,600$450
Konawa1,076$33,789$53,800$636
Byars209$41,500$90,600—
Tribbey423$49,375$117,900$850
Maud973$43,875$62,000$542
Stratford1,331$41,302$100,500$608
Vanoss120$35,500$64,200—
Pickett897$101,500$168,600$1,025

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Living in Asher: FAQ

What is the median household income in Asher, OK?

The median household income in Asher is $110,833, 70% higher 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 Asher?

The median home value in Asher is $157,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Asher?

The median gross rent in Asher is $894 per month, about 32.5% of household income.

Is Asher, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.1%.

What is the median age in Asher?

The median age in Asher is 55.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Asher?

The average commute to work in Asher is 35 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Asher?

The unemployment rate in Asher is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Asher?

5.5% of adults in Asher 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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