Living in Gerty, Oklahoma

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

Gerty has 83 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median home value is $80,000.

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

Gerty at a glance

Population
83
Median age
45.4State: 37
Median home value
$80,000State: $199,800
Homeowners
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
Average commute
21 min

Is Gerty a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%.

Cons: A poverty rate of 32.5%.

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

Cost of living in Gerty

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gerty the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gerty$80,000
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Housing in Gerty: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
43
Owner-occupied
87.5%
Renter-occupied
12.5%
Vacant
25.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
2.59

Gerty demographics

Population
83
Median age
45.4
Under 18
9.6%
65 and older
32.5%
Households
32
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.2%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Gerty

9.5% of adults 25 and older in Gerty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gerty9.5%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gerty

Unemployment rate
3%State: 5%
Average commute
21 minState: 22 min
Work from home
12.5%
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.3%
Homes with broadband
68.8%

Gerty vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gerty83—$80,000—
Allen883$41,696$84,400$1,041
Calvin353$56,250$90,900$595
Stuart198$66,250$89,000$830
Spaulding125$40,625—$696
Francis310$65,000$82,000$911
Tupelo401$37,500$63,900$925
Holdenville5,902$46,250$91,600$665
Stonewall445$56,250$82,500$569

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Living in Gerty: FAQ

What is the average home price in Gerty?

The median home value in Gerty is $80,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Gerty, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 32.5%.

What is the median age in Gerty?

The median age in Gerty is 45.4 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Gerty?

The average commute to work in Gerty is 21 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gerty?

The unemployment rate in Gerty is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gerty?

9.5% of adults in Gerty 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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