Living in Geary, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geary · Census data 2020–2024
Geary has 841 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $50,677 (22% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $67,900, the median rent is $974/month.
Geary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Geary at a glance
- Population
- 841
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37
- Median household income
- $50,677State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $67,900State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $974/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Geary a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Geary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Geary the median home value is $67,900, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $994 a month in housing costs.
Geary median household income
The median household income in Geary is $50,677 and the income per person is $21,596. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Geary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 452
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.59
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Geary has many vacation and second homes.
Geary demographics
- Population
- 841
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 315
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geary ›
Education in Geary
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Geary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geary
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Geary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geary | 841 | $50,677 | $67,900 | $974 |
| Bridgeport | 105 | $53,472 | $62,500 | — |
| Greenfield | 113 | $73,250 | $83,300 | — |
| Hinton | 4,909 | $65,278 | $170,800 | $898 |
| Calumet | 493 | $80,938 | $106,300 | $905 |
| Watonga | 2,623 | $54,081 | $89,700 | $784 |
| Hydro | 1,157 | $40,341 | $155,100 | $784 |
| Cedar Lake | 421 | $32,917 | $77,000 | $788 |
| Lookeba | 111 | $52,500 | $65,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Geary, OK?
The median household income in Geary is $50,677, 22% 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 Geary?
The median home value in Geary is $67,900, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Geary?
The median gross rent in Geary is $974 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Geary, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
What is the median age in Geary?
The median age in Geary is 34.9 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Geary?
The average commute to work in Geary is 21 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geary?
The unemployment rate in Geary is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geary?
10.4% of adults in Geary 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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