Living in Clarita, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarita · Census data 2020–2024

Clarita has 184 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $32,206 (50% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $92,800.

Clarita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Clarita at a glance

Population
184
Median age
51.2State: 37
Median household income
$32,206State: $65,039
Median home value
$92,800State: $199,800
Homeowners
87.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%

Is Clarita a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.

Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 23.7%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Clarita

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarita the median home value is $92,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Clarita$92,800
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Clarita median household income

The median household income in Clarita is $32,206 and the income per person is $15,854. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Clarita$32,206
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Clarita: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
75
Owner-occupied
87.9%
Renter-occupied
12.1%
Vacant
22.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
3.17

Clarita demographics

Population
184
Median age
51.2
Under 18
31.5%
65 and older
21.2%
Households
58
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarita ›

Education in Clarita

23.5% of adults 25 and older in Clarita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Clarita23.5%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Clarita

Unemployment rate
23.7%State: 5%
Average commute
—State: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
86.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
48.3%

Clarita vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Clarita184$32,206$92,800—
Bromide133$32,031——
Wapanucka432$35,417$84,200$688
Tupelo401$37,500$63,900$925
Lehigh223$57,756$179,500$875
Phillips131$76,250$96,900—
Stonewall445$56,250$82,500$569
Coalgate1,894$45,938$86,900$706
Cottonwood126$48,333$82,700$582

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Living in Clarita: FAQ

What is the median household income in Clarita, OK?

The median household income in Clarita is $32,206, 50% 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 Clarita?

The median home value in Clarita is $92,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Clarita, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 23.7%.

What is the median age in Clarita?

The median age in Clarita is 51.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).

What is the unemployment rate in Clarita?

The unemployment rate in Clarita is 23.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Clarita?

23.5% of adults in Clarita 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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