Living in Bethany, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bethany · Census data 2020–2024
Bethany has 20,560 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $56,591 (13% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $171,600, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Bethany at a glance
- Population
- 20,560
- Median age
- 31.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $56,591State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $171,600State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bethany a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bethany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bethany the median home value is $171,600, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,360 a month in housing costs.
Bethany median household income
The median household income in Bethany is $56,591 and the income per person is $25,614. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Bethany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,564
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.57
Bethany demographics
- Population
- 20,560
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 7,604
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bethany ›
Education in Bethany
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Bethany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bethany
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Bethany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | 20,560 | $56,591 | $171,600 | $1,071 |
| Woodlawn Park | 180 | $90,625 | $283,800 | — |
| Warr Acres | 10,466 | $53,273 | $164,500 | $919 |
| Nichols Hills | 3,843 | $207,567 | $818,500 | $2,130 |
| The Village | 9,447 | $77,108 | $211,800 | $1,403 |
| Yukon | 25,529 | $75,273 | $198,900 | $1,274 |
| Oklahoma City | 697,125 | $68,656 | $231,300 | $1,130 |
| Mustang | 22,192 | $87,844 | $239,200 | $1,287 |
| Forest Park | 949 | $103,929 | $289,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bethany, OK?
The median household income in Bethany is $56,591, 13% 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 Bethany?
The median home value in Bethany is $171,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Bethany?
The median gross rent in Bethany is $1,071 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Bethany, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Bethany?
The median age in Bethany is 31.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Bethany?
The average commute to work in Bethany is 21 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bethany?
The unemployment rate in Bethany is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bethany?
24.1% of adults in Bethany 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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