Living in Calvin, Oklahoma

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

Calvin has 353 residents with a median age of 28.4. The median household income is $56,250 (14% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $90,900, the median rent is $595/month.

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

Calvin at a glance

Population
353
Median age
28.4State: 37
Median household income
$56,250State: $65,039
Median home value
$90,900State: $199,800
Median rent
$595/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
62.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
Average commute
28 min

Is Calvin a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.

Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Calvin

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Calvin the median home value is $90,900, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $595 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $769 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Calvin$90,900
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Calvin$595
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Calvin median household income

The median household income in Calvin is $56,250 and the income per person is $21,290. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Calvin$56,250
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Calvin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
156
Owner-occupied
62.4%
Renter-occupied
37.6%
Vacant
25%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
3.02

Calvin demographics

Population
353
Median age
28.4
Under 18
36%
65 and older
9.1%
Households
117
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White69.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black2.5%
Asian0%

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

Education in Calvin

18.5% of adults 25 and older in Calvin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Calvin18.5%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Calvin

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
28 minState: 22 min
Work from home
18.6%
Drive alone
71.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
10.2%
Homes with broadband
85.5%

Calvin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Calvin353$56,250$90,900$595
Stuart198$66,250$89,000$830
Allen883$41,696$84,400$1,041
Spaulding125$40,625—$696
Lamar160$46,250—$800
Holdenville5,902$46,250$91,600$665
Arpelar312$87,750$124,000$870
Haywood147$61,042$198,100—
Wewoka3,091$37,986$63,300$849

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Living in Calvin: FAQ

What is the median household income in Calvin, OK?

The median household income in Calvin is $56,250, 14% 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 Calvin?

The median home value in Calvin is $90,900, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Calvin?

The median gross rent in Calvin is $595 per month, about 17.5% of household income.

Is Calvin, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Calvin?

The median age in Calvin is 28.4 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Calvin?

The average commute to work in Calvin is 28 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Calvin?

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

How educated is Calvin?

18.5% of adults in Calvin 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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