Living in Choctaw, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Choctaw · Census data 2020–2024
Choctaw has 12,303 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $100,574 (55% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $242,100, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Choctaw at a glance
- Population
- 12,303
- Median age
- 38.9State: 37
- Median household income
- $100,574State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $242,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Choctaw a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Choctaw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Choctaw the median home value is $242,100, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,848 a month in housing costs.
Choctaw median household income
The median household income in Choctaw is $100,574 and the income per person is $41,891. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Choctaw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,579
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.88
Choctaw demographics
- Population
- 12,303
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 4,266
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Choctaw ›
Education in Choctaw
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Choctaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Choctaw
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Choctaw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw | 12,303 | $100,574 | $242,100 | $1,208 |
| Nicoma Park | 2,566 | $62,447 | $162,100 | $1,012 |
| Harrah | 6,684 | $84,375 | $225,400 | $939 |
| Jones | 3,053 | $77,371 | $219,300 | $1,104 |
| Spencer | 3,928 | $59,861 | $157,000 | — |
| Midwest City | 58,297 | $57,520 | $164,500 | $1,091 |
| Del City | 21,494 | $46,925 | $126,800 | $1,054 |
| McLoud | 4,425 | $63,469 | $157,400 | $718 |
| Forest Park | 949 | $103,929 | $289,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Choctaw, OK?
The median household income in Choctaw is $100,574, 55% 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 Choctaw?
The median home value in Choctaw is $242,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Choctaw?
The median gross rent in Choctaw is $1,208 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Choctaw, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Choctaw?
The median age in Choctaw is 38.9 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Choctaw?
The average commute to work in Choctaw is 26 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Choctaw?
The unemployment rate in Choctaw is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Choctaw?
28.6% of adults in Choctaw 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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