Living in Fanshawe, Oklahoma

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

Fanshawe has 357 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $47,500 (27% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $144,600, the median rent is $750/month.

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

Fanshawe at a glance

Population
357
Median age
36.5State: 37
Median household income
$47,500State: $65,039
Median home value
$144,600State: $199,800
Median rent
$750/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
Average commute
30 min

Is Fanshawe a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.

Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.

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

Cost of living in Fanshawe

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fanshawe the median home value is $144,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Fanshawe$144,600
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Fanshawe$750
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Fanshawe median household income

The median household income in Fanshawe is $47,500 and the income per person is $22,470. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Fanshawe$47,500
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Fanshawe: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
155
Owner-occupied
86.7%
Renter-occupied
13.3%
Vacant
17.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.79

Fanshawe demographics

Population
357
Median age
36.5
Under 18
33.9%
65 and older
21.8%
Households
128
Foreign-born
0.6%
Veterans
9.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White68.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Fanshawe

21.7% of adults 25 and older in Fanshawe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fanshawe21.7%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fanshawe

Unemployment rate
1.8%State: 5%
Average commute
30 minState: 22 min
Work from home
3.7%
Drive alone
85.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
75.8%

Fanshawe vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fanshawe357$47,500$144,600$750
Le Flore145$38,438$68,100$450
Red Oak539$35,463$71,300$713
Wister1,105$36,607$106,500$788
Lequire129$89,688$109,400—
Howe791$52,031$108,600$754
Talihina864$40,500$72,000$364
Panola101$41,856$46,500—
Bokoshe388$33,646$80,800$592

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Living in Fanshawe: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fanshawe, OK?

The median household income in Fanshawe is $47,500, 27% 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 Fanshawe?

The median home value in Fanshawe is $144,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Fanshawe?

The median gross rent in Fanshawe is $750 per month, about 23.6% of household income.

Is Fanshawe, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.

What is the median age in Fanshawe?

The median age in Fanshawe is 36.5 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Fanshawe?

The average commute to work in Fanshawe is 30 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Fanshawe?

The unemployment rate in Fanshawe is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Fanshawe?

21.7% of adults in Fanshawe 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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