Living in Bearden, Oklahoma

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

Bearden has 136 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $106,250 (63% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $167,500.

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

Bearden at a glance

Population
136
Median age
36.8State: 37
Median household income
$106,250State: $65,039
Median home value
$167,500State: $199,800
Homeowners
87.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
Average commute
33 min

Is Bearden a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.

Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Bearden

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bearden the median home value is $167,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bearden$167,500
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Bearden median household income

The median household income in Bearden is $106,250 and the income per person is $34,822. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Bearden$106,250
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Bearden: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
58
Owner-occupied
87.8%
Renter-occupied
12.2%
Vacant
15.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1988
Average household size
2.78

Bearden demographics

Population
136
Median age
36.8
Under 18
30.9%
65 and older
21.3%
Households
49
Foreign-born
2.2%
Veterans
10.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0.7%
Asian0%

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

Education in Bearden

15.7% of adults 25 and older in Bearden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bearden15.7%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bearden

Unemployment rate
4.6%State: 5%
Average commute
33 minState: 22 min
Work from home
11.3%
Drive alone
88.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
83.7%

Bearden vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bearden136$106,250$167,500—
Cromwell238$58,026$74,300$817
Okemah3,063$32,386$79,300$726
Castle165$77,829$209,900—
Boley1,209$26,250$49,000$525
Wetumka1,234$27,058$76,000$570
Paden391$47,273$85,900$742
Weleetka949$42,292$60,800$628
Dixon150$28,173$62,300—

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Living in Bearden: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bearden, OK?

The median household income in Bearden is $106,250, 63% 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 Bearden?

The median home value in Bearden is $167,500, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Bearden, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.

What is the median age in Bearden?

The median age in Bearden is 36.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Bearden?

The average commute to work in Bearden is 33 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bearden?

The unemployment rate in Bearden is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bearden?

15.7% of adults in Bearden 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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