Living in Brent, Oklahoma

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

Brent has 583 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $87,596 (35% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $190,600.

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

Brent at a glance

Population
583
Median age
54.9State: 37
Median household income
$87,596State: $65,039
Median home value
$190,600State: $199,800
Homeowners
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
Average commute
30 min

Is Brent a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Brent

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brent the median home value is $190,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Brent$190,600
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Brent median household income

The median household income in Brent is $87,596 and the income per person is $47,503. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Brent$87,596
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Brent: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
275
Owner-occupied
93.2%
Renter-occupied
6.8%
Vacant
14.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2004
Average household size
2.47

Brent demographics

Population
583
Median age
54.9
Under 18
12.2%
65 and older
24.5%
Households
236
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
15.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White73.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0%

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

Education in Brent

16.9% of adults 25 and older in Brent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Brent16.9%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Brent

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
30 minState: 22 min
Work from home
7.4%
Drive alone
86.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.8%
Homes with broadband
73.7%

Brent vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Brent583$87,596$190,600—
Gans304$55,262$139,400$775
Sallisaw8,605$48,036$134,100$826
Hanson152$66,250$183,300—
Keota390$39,375$50,800$600
Muldrow3,309$45,067$114,300$719
Akins450$31,875$117,700—
Bokoshe388$33,646$80,800$592
Tamaha199$29,583$87,300$613

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Living in Brent: FAQ

What is the median household income in Brent, OK?

The median household income in Brent is $87,596, 35% 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 Brent?

The median home value in Brent is $190,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Brent, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Brent?

The median age in Brent is 54.9 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Brent?

The average commute to work in Brent is 30 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Brent?

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

How educated is Brent?

16.9% of adults in Brent 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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