Living in Canadian, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canadian · Census data 2020–2024
Canadian has 225 residents with a median age of 25.8. The median household income is $51,250 (21% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $84,400, the median rent is $788/month.
Canadian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Canadian at a glance
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 25.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $84,400State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Canadian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Canadian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canadian the median home value is $84,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
Canadian median household income
The median household income in Canadian is $51,250 and the income per person is $14,832. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Canadian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 76
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.52
Canadian demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 25.8
- Under 18
- 34.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canadian ›
Education in Canadian
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Canadian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canadian
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Canadian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | 225 | $51,250 | $84,400 | $788 |
| Crowder | 307 | $55,278 | $120,600 | $930 |
| Canadian Shores | 194 | $42,500 | — | — |
| Indianola | 156 | $37,857 | $82,500 | $1,350 |
| Longtown | 2,716 | $56,333 | $184,200 | $891 |
| Eufaula | 2,825 | $37,289 | $178,700 | $772 |
| Bug Tussle | 265 | $84,911 | $161,600 | — |
| Hanna | 128 | $41,250 | $49,400 | — |
| Texanna | 2,401 | $50,789 | $190,200 | $1,058 |
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Canadian ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Canadian: FAQ
What is the median household income in Canadian, OK?
The median household income in Canadian is $51,250, 21% 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 Canadian?
The median home value in Canadian is $84,400, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Canadian?
The median gross rent in Canadian is $788 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Canadian, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Canadian?
The median age in Canadian is 25.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Canadian?
The average commute to work in Canadian is 17 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canadian?
The unemployment rate in Canadian is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canadian?
26.6% of adults in Canadian 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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