Living in Central High, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central High · Census data 2020–2024
Central High has 1,489 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $75,435 (16% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $211,200, the median rent is $1,109/month.
Central High is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Central High at a glance
- Population
- 1,489
- Median age
- 35.7State: 37
- Median household income
- $75,435State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $211,200State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,109/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Central High a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Central High
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central High the median home value is $211,200, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,109 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,630 a month in housing costs.
Central High median household income
The median household income in Central High is $75,435 and the income per person is $31,628. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Central High: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 540
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.92
Central High demographics
- Population
- 1,489
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 510
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central High ›
Education in Central High
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Central High have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central High
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Central High vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | 1,489 | $75,435 | $211,200 | $1,109 |
| Marlow | 4,451 | $56,655 | $136,300 | $902 |
| Empire City | 794 | $96,250 | $193,200 | $1,125 |
| Sterling | 751 | $67,981 | $131,900 | $604 |
| Duncan | 22,958 | $58,054 | $131,500 | $896 |
| Rush Springs | 1,299 | $45,125 | $85,700 | $716 |
| Bray | 979 | $73,897 | $166,700 | $785 |
| Fletcher | 1,309 | $71,458 | $148,300 | $968 |
| Elgin | 3,608 | $96,250 | $260,700 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Central High, OK?
The median household income in Central High is $75,435, 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 Central High?
The median home value in Central High is $211,200, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Central High?
The median gross rent in Central High is $1,109 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Central High, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Central High?
The median age in Central High is 35.7 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Central High?
The average commute to work in Central High is 27 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central High?
The unemployment rate in Central High is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central High?
26.5% of adults in Central High 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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