Living in Johnson, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson · Census data 2020–2024
Johnson has 684 residents with a median age of 58.6. The median household income is $47,083 (28% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $950/month.
Johnson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Johnson at a glance
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 58.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $47,083State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Johnson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Johnson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnson the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,216 a month in housing costs.
Johnson median household income
The median household income in Johnson is $47,083 and the income per person is $29,018. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Johnson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 331
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.12
Johnson demographics
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 58.6
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 322
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson ›
Education in Johnson
13% of adults 25 and older in Johnson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Johnson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 684 | $47,083 | $161,800 | $950 |
| Meeker | 1,172 | $41,190 | $98,500 | $771 |
| Earlsboro | 571 | $68,906 | $166,000 | $880 |
| Shawnee | 31,671 | $55,815 | $160,100 | $936 |
| Prague | 2,155 | $50,893 | $120,200 | $806 |
| Dale | 293 | $208,063 | $84,300 | — |
| Tecumseh | 6,332 | $48,573 | $122,500 | $805 |
| Bethel Acres | 3,165 | $75,909 | $211,700 | $1,010 |
| Sparks | 113 | $46,667 | $56,700 | $600 |
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What is the median household income in Johnson, OK?
The median household income in Johnson is $47,083, 28% 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 Johnson?
The median home value in Johnson is $161,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Johnson?
The median gross rent in Johnson is $950 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Johnson, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Johnson?
The median age in Johnson is 58.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Johnson?
The average commute to work in Johnson is 23 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson?
The unemployment rate in Johnson is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnson?
13% of adults in Johnson 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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