Living in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Gibson · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Gibson has 3,808 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $68,378 (5% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $181,100, the median rent is $739/month.
Fort Gibson at a glance
- Population
- 3,808
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $68,378State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $181,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $739/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Fort Gibson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Gibson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Gibson the median home value is $181,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,372 a month in housing costs.
Fort Gibson median household income
The median household income in Fort Gibson is $68,378 and the income per person is $33,327. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Fort Gibson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,769
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.40
Fort Gibson demographics
- Population
- 3,808
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,566
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Gibson ›
Education in Fort Gibson
32% of adults 25 and older in Fort Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Gibson
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Fort Gibson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Gibson | 3,808 | $68,378 | $181,100 | $739 |
| Mallard Bay | 290 | $49,167 | $104,400 | — |
| Muskogee | 36,758 | $50,213 | $146,100 | $858 |
| Okay | 408 | $40,625 | $72,100 | $1,033 |
| Norwood | 1,752 | $88,661 | $243,000 | $833 |
| Braggs | 222 | $51,250 | $95,000 | $1,018 |
| River Bottom | 244 | $49,375 | $106,300 | — |
| Woodall | 1,050 | $58,571 | $221,800 | $883 |
| Sand Hill | 326 | $46,250 | $133,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fort Gibson, OK?
The median household income in Fort Gibson is $68,378, 5% 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 Fort Gibson?
The median home value in Fort Gibson is $181,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Fort Gibson?
The median gross rent in Fort Gibson is $739 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is Fort Gibson, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Fort Gibson?
The median age in Fort Gibson is 38.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Fort Gibson?
The average commute to work in Fort Gibson is 18 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Gibson?
The unemployment rate in Fort Gibson is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Gibson?
32% of adults in Fort Gibson 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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