Living in Granite, Oklahoma

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

Granite has 1,650 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $60,000 (8% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $104,600, the median rent is $683/month.

Granite at a glance

Population
1,650
Median age
47.5State: 37
Median household income
$60,000State: $65,039
Median home value
$104,600State: $199,800
Median rent
$683/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
67%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
Average commute
21 min

Is Granite a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Oklahoma median.

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

Cost of living in Granite

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Granite the median home value is $104,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,048 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Granite$104,600
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Granite$683
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Granite median household income

The median household income in Granite is $60,000 and the income per person is $16,513. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Granite$60,000
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Granite: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
472
Owner-occupied
67%
Renter-occupied
33%
Vacant
26.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.12

Granite demographics

Population
1,650
Median age
47.5
Under 18
8.2%
65 and older
13.8%
Households
348
Foreign-born
2.3%
Veterans
14.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White65.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Black16.8%
Asian0.1%

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

Education in Granite

10.4% of adults 25 and older in Granite have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Granite10.4%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Granite

Unemployment rate
5%State: 5%
Average commute
21 minState: 22 min
Work from home
7%
Drive alone
69.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
83.6%

Granite vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Granite1,650$60,000$104,600$683
Lone Wolf410$38,125$72,800$506
Mangum2,755$49,470$96,500$651
Willow140$58,646$33,300—
Blair585$49,063$88,900$772
Martha134$64,375$107,100$625
Hobart3,358$33,051$71,100$848
Sentinel939$120,227$108,000$744
Carter210$65,313$80,000$1,031

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Living in Granite: FAQ

What is the median household income in Granite, OK?

The median household income in Granite is $60,000, 8% 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 Granite?

The median home value in Granite is $104,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Granite?

The median gross rent in Granite is $683 per month, about 22% of household income.

Is Granite, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Oklahoma median.

What is the median age in Granite?

The median age in Granite is 47.5 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Granite?

The average commute to work in Granite is 21 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Granite?

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

How educated is Granite?

10.4% of adults in Granite 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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