Living in Brushy, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brushy · Census data 2020–2024
Brushy has 777 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $66,429 (about the same as the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $149,200, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Brushy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brushy at a glance
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 39.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $66,429State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $149,200State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Brushy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Brushy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brushy the median home value is $149,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 13.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.
Brushy median household income
The median household income in Brushy is $66,429 and the income per person is $23,813. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Brushy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 318
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.97
Brushy demographics
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brushy ›
Education in Brushy
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Brushy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brushy
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Brushy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushy | 777 | $66,429 | $149,200 | $1,075 |
| Stoney Point | 188 | $34,861 | $103,100 | — |
| Marble City | 165 | $43,750 | $77,500 | $675 |
| Akins | 450 | $31,875 | $117,700 | — |
| Sallisaw | 8,605 | $48,036 | $134,100 | $826 |
| Greasy | 164 | $62,083 | $142,500 | — |
| Hanson | 152 | $66,250 | $183,300 | — |
| Evening Shade | 489 | $39,875 | $155,700 | — |
| Nicut | 609 | $36,164 | $66,400 | $758 |
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What is the median household income in Brushy, OK?
The median household income in Brushy is $66,429, about the same as 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 Brushy?
The median home value in Brushy is $149,200, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Brushy?
The median gross rent in Brushy is $1,075 per month, about 13.5% of household income.
Is Brushy, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Brushy?
The median age in Brushy is 39.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Brushy?
The average commute to work in Brushy is 33 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brushy?
The unemployment rate in Brushy is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brushy?
9.3% of adults in Brushy 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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