Living in Byng, Oklahoma

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

Byng has 1,316 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $75,625 (16% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $177,400, the median rent is $692/month.

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

Byng at a glance

Population
1,316
Median age
37.7State: 37
Median household income
$75,625State: $65,039
Median home value
$177,400State: $199,800
Median rent
$692/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
80.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
Average commute
15 min

Is Byng a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.

Cons: Unemployment of 5.5%.

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

Cost of living in Byng

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Byng the median home value is $177,400, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Byng$177,400
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Byng$692
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Byng median household income

The median household income in Byng is $75,625 and the income per person is $36,627. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Byng$75,625
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Byng: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
565
Owner-occupied
80.8%
Renter-occupied
19.2%
Vacant
7.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1984
Average household size
2.53

Byng demographics

Population
1,316
Median age
37.7
Under 18
25.9%
65 and older
16.5%
Households
521
Foreign-born
2.4%
Veterans
7.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White63.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0%

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

Education in Byng

37.1% of adults 25 and older in Byng have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Byng37.1%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Byng

Unemployment rate
5.5%State: 5%
Average commute
15 minState: 22 min
Work from home
3%
Drive alone
90.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.3%
Homes with broadband
92.3%

Byng vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Byng1,316$75,625$177,400$692
Francis310$65,000$82,000$911
Ada16,575$53,507$169,300$894
Konawa1,076$33,789$53,800$636
Latta1,405$76,406$159,700$749
Pickett897$101,500$168,600$1,025
Vanoss120$35,500$64,200—
Allen883$41,696$84,400$1,041
Fitzhugh197$55,156$156,900—

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Living in Byng: FAQ

What is the median household income in Byng, OK?

The median household income in Byng is $75,625, 16% 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 Byng?

The median home value in Byng is $177,400, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Byng?

The median gross rent in Byng is $692 per month, about 22.2% of household income.

Is Byng, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.5%.

What is the median age in Byng?

The median age in Byng is 37.7 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Byng?

The average commute to work in Byng is 15 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Byng?

The unemployment rate in Byng is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Byng?

37.1% of adults in Byng 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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