Living in Depew, Oklahoma

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

Depew has 391 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $37,250 (43% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $55,800, the median rent is $1,010/month.

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

Depew at a glance

Population
391
Median age
35.3State: 37
Median household income
$37,250State: $65,039
Median home value
$55,800State: $199,800
Median rent
$1,010/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
68.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
Average commute
24 min

Is Depew a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.

Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.4%.

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

Cost of living in Depew

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Depew the median home value is $55,800, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Depew$55,800
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Depew$1,010
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Depew median household income

The median household income in Depew is $37,250 and the income per person is $21,168. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Depew$37,250
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Depew: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
226
Owner-occupied
68.8%
Renter-occupied
31.2%
Vacant
23.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.26

Depew demographics

Population
391
Median age
35.3
Under 18
27.1%
65 and older
20.2%
Households
173
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White69.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black3.1%
Asian0%

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

Education in Depew

6.2% of adults 25 and older in Depew have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Depew6.2%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Depew

Unemployment rate
3.8%State: 5%
Average commute
24 minState: 22 min
Work from home
5.9%
Drive alone
85.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.1%

Depew vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Depew391$37,250$55,800$1,010
Bristow4,272$38,906$117,500$623
Stroud2,793$61,250$125,000$761
Welty162$71,250$220,000—
Drumright2,361$45,580$85,600$472
Slick142$19,574$131,300—
Kendrick108$85,625—$1,250
Davenport674$46,838$92,000$950
Cushing8,367$44,136$114,500$798

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Living in Depew: FAQ

What is the median household income in Depew, OK?

The median household income in Depew is $37,250, 43% 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 Depew?

The median home value in Depew is $55,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Depew?

The median gross rent in Depew is $1,010 per month, about 26.8% of household income.

Is Depew, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.4%.

What is the median age in Depew?

The median age in Depew is 35.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Depew?

The average commute to work in Depew is 24 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Depew?

The unemployment rate in Depew is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Depew?

6.2% of adults in Depew 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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