Living in Carlisle, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carlisle · Census data 2020–2024
Carlisle has 435 residents with a median age of 62.1. The median household income is $33,839 (48% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $222,200, the median rent is $1,029/month.
Carlisle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carlisle at a glance
- Population
- 435
- Median age
- 62.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $33,839State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $222,200State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,029/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Carlisle a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Oklahoma median; home values 11% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 42.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Carlisle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carlisle the median home value is $222,200, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, which is 41.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Carlisle median household income
The median household income in Carlisle is $33,839 and the income per person is $23,777. 42.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Carlisle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 228
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.77
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Carlisle has many vacation and second homes.
Carlisle demographics
- Population
- 435
- Median age
- 62.1
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 43%
- Households
- 157
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 25.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carlisle ›
Education in Carlisle
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Carlisle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carlisle
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
Carlisle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 435 | $33,839 | $222,200 | $1,029 |
| Vian | 1,435 | $41,250 | $115,600 | $758 |
| Redbird Smith | 659 | $61,316 | $87,900 | — |
| Gore | 1,114 | $63,036 | $205,200 | $722 |
| Notchietown | 343 | $45,750 | $108,700 | $1,365 |
| Webbers Falls | 316 | $84,250 | $110,500 | $740 |
| Tamaha | 199 | $29,583 | $87,300 | $613 |
| Simms | 463 | $79,417 | $120,700 | — |
| Evening Shade | 489 | $39,875 | $155,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Carlisle, OK?
The median household income in Carlisle is $33,839, 48% 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 Carlisle?
The median home value in Carlisle is $222,200, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Carlisle?
The median gross rent in Carlisle is $1,029 per month, about 41.2% of household income.
Is Carlisle, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Oklahoma median; home values 11% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 42.5%.
What is the median age in Carlisle?
The median age in Carlisle is 62.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Carlisle?
The average commute to work in Carlisle is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carlisle?
The unemployment rate in Carlisle is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carlisle?
19.4% of adults in Carlisle 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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