Living in Langston, Oklahoma

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

Langston has 1,692 residents with a median age of 21.2. The median home value is $206,600, the median rent is $465/month.

Langston at a glance

Population
1,692
Median age
21.2State: 37
Median home value
$206,600State: $199,800
Median rent
$465/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
71.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
Average commute
15 min

Is Langston a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.

Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 13%.

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

Cost of living in Langston

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Langston the median home value is $206,600, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $465 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,359 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Langston$206,600
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Langston$465
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Housing in Langston: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
313
Owner-occupied
71.6%
Renter-occupied
28.4%
Vacant
25.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
3.16

Langston demographics

Population
1,692
Median age
21.2
Under 18
4.6%
65 and older
8.4%
Households
232
Foreign-born
2.2%
Veterans
2.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White30.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black57.9%
Asian0.3%

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

Education in Langston

14.1% of adults 25 and older in Langston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Langston14.1%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Langston

Unemployment rate
13%State: 5%
Average commute
15 minState: 22 min
Work from home
9.5%
Drive alone
58.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Walk to work
26.8%
Homes with broadband
79.7%

Langston vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Langston1,692—$206,600$465
Coyle522$83,331$23,000$775
Guthrie11,243$53,457$186,600$870
Cedar Valley450$126,786$348,800—
Mulhall257$76,250$93,400—
Perkins3,262$35,456$172,200$838
Orlando106$46,250$65,000—
Carney562$47,813$96,300$790
Crescent1,527$62,813$154,700$918

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Living in Langston: FAQ

What is the average home price in Langston?

The median home value in Langston is $206,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Langston?

The median gross rent in Langston is $465 per month, about 25.4% of household income.

Is Langston, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 13%.

What is the median age in Langston?

The median age in Langston is 21.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Langston?

The average commute to work in Langston is 15 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Langston?

The unemployment rate in Langston is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Langston?

14.1% of adults in Langston 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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