Living in El Reno, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Reno · Census data 2020–2024
El Reno has 18,557 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $56,219 (14% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $165,900, the median rent is $968/month.
El Reno at a glance
- Population
- 18,557
- Median age
- 34.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $56,219State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $165,900State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is El Reno a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in El Reno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Reno the median home value is $165,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,405 a month in housing costs.
El Reno median household income
The median household income in El Reno is $56,219 and the income per person is $26,318. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in El Reno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,824
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.75
El Reno demographics
- Population
- 18,557
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 6,154
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Reno ›
Education in El Reno
16.3% of adults 25 and older in El Reno have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in El Reno
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
El Reno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Reno | 18,557 | $56,219 | $165,900 | $968 |
| Union City | 1,722 | $105,833 | $298,400 | $1,102 |
| Yukon | 25,529 | $75,273 | $198,900 | $1,274 |
| Calumet | 493 | $80,938 | $106,300 | $905 |
| Okarche | 1,293 | $94,063 | $239,000 | $750 |
| Piedmont | 8,342 | $104,441 | $330,100 | $1,544 |
| Minco | 1,607 | $61,000 | $145,900 | $493 |
| Mustang | 22,192 | $87,844 | $239,200 | $1,287 |
| Cedar Lake | 421 | $32,917 | $77,000 | $788 |
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What is the median household income in El Reno, OK?
The median household income in El Reno is $56,219, 14% 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 El Reno?
The median home value in El Reno is $165,900, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in El Reno?
The median gross rent in El Reno is $968 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is El Reno, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in El Reno?
The median age in El Reno is 34.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in El Reno?
The average commute to work in El Reno is 22 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in El Reno?
The unemployment rate in El Reno is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is El Reno?
16.3% of adults in El Reno 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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