Living in Gans, Oklahoma

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

Gans has 304 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $55,262 (15% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $139,400, the median rent is $775/month.

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

Gans at a glance

Population
304
Median age
42State: 37
Median household income
$55,262State: $65,039
Median home value
$139,400State: $199,800
Median rent
$775/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
61.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Average commute
33 min

Is Gans a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 22%.

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

Cost of living in Gans

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gans the median home value is $139,400, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,077 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gans$139,400
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Gans$775
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Gans median household income

The median household income in Gans is $55,262 and the income per person is $26,670. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Gans$55,262
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Gans: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
174
Owner-occupied
61.5%
Renter-occupied
38.5%
Vacant
17.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.13

Gans demographics

Population
304
Median age
42
Under 18
25.3%
65 and older
24%
Households
143
Foreign-born
0.3%
Veterans
4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White57.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Gans

29.4% of adults 25 and older in Gans have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gans29.4%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gans

Unemployment rate
6.2%State: 5%
Average commute
33 minState: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
91.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
89.5%

Gans vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gans304$55,262$139,400$775
Hanson152$66,250$183,300—
Muldrow3,309$45,067$114,300$719
Brent583$87,596$190,600—
Akins450$31,875$117,700—
Sallisaw8,605$48,036$134,100$826
Fort Coffee292$35,000$83,700$758
Liberty231$58,750$134,400$1,152
Roland3,687$51,754$139,800$855

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Living in Gans: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gans, OK?

The median household income in Gans is $55,262, 15% 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 Gans?

The median home value in Gans is $139,400, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Gans?

The median gross rent in Gans is $775 per month, about 24.5% of household income.

Is Gans, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 22%.

What is the median age in Gans?

The median age in Gans is 42 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Gans?

The average commute to work in Gans is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gans?

The unemployment rate in Gans is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gans?

29.4% of adults in Gans 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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