Living in Hinton, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hinton · Census data 2020–2024
Hinton has 4,909 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $65,278 (about the same as the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $170,800, the median rent is $898/month.
Hinton at a glance
- Population
- 4,909
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $65,278State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $170,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $898/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hinton the median home value is $170,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,352 a month in housing costs.
Hinton median household income
The median household income in Hinton is $65,278 and the income per person is $22,783. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Hinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,464
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.72
Hinton demographics
- Population
- 4,909
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 1,386
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hinton ›
Education in Hinton
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Hinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hinton
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Hinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton | 4,909 | $65,278 | $170,800 | $898 |
| Bridgeport | 105 | $53,472 | $62,500 | — |
| Geary | 841 | $50,677 | $67,900 | $974 |
| Lookeba | 111 | $52,500 | $65,000 | — |
| Cedar Lake | 421 | $32,917 | $77,000 | $788 |
| Hydro | 1,157 | $40,341 | $155,100 | $784 |
| Binger | 496 | $44,432 | $88,800 | $740 |
| Calumet | 493 | $80,938 | $106,300 | $905 |
| Greenfield | 113 | $73,250 | $83,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hinton, OK?
The median household income in Hinton is $65,278, about the same as 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 Hinton?
The median home value in Hinton is $170,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Hinton?
The median gross rent in Hinton is $898 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Hinton, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Hinton?
The median age in Hinton is 35.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Hinton?
The average commute to work in Hinton is 25 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hinton?
The unemployment rate in Hinton is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hinton?
14.9% of adults in Hinton 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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