Living in Cartwright, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cartwright · Census data 2020–2024
Cartwright has 744 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $54,263 (17% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $112,300.
Cartwright is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cartwright at a glance
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 39.4State: 37
- Median household income
- $54,263State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $112,300State: $199,800
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Cartwright a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Cartwright
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cartwright the median home value is $112,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Cartwright median household income
The median household income in Cartwright is $54,263 and the income per person is $17,007. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Cartwright: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 320
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.34
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cartwright has many vacation and second homes.
Cartwright demographics
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cartwright ›
Education in Cartwright
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Cartwright have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cartwright
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.9%
Cartwright vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartwright | 744 | $54,263 | $112,300 | — |
| Colbert | 1,277 | $46,250 | $104,300 | $902 |
| Denison | 25,778 | $67,365 | $180,900 | $1,309 |
| Preston | 1,747 | $65,069 | $184,000 | $1,289 |
| Sand Point | 275 | $85,223 | $348,500 | — |
| Pottsboro | 2,691 | $69,439 | $280,000 | $1,283 |
| Calera | 3,007 | $64,449 | $157,600 | $1,089 |
| Achille | 394 | $48,125 | $76,900 | $943 |
| Mead | 326 | $71,154 | $76,900 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Cartwright, OK?
The median household income in Cartwright is $54,263, 17% 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 Cartwright?
The median home value in Cartwright is $112,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
Is Cartwright, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Cartwright?
The median age in Cartwright is 39.4 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Cartwright?
The average commute to work in Cartwright is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cartwright?
The unemployment rate in Cartwright is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cartwright?
6.4% of adults in Cartwright 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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