Living in Leedey, Oklahoma

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

Leedey has 406 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $78,472 (21% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $107,600, the median rent is $744/month.

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

Leedey at a glance

Population
406
Median age
31.7State: 37
Median household income
$78,472State: $65,039
Median home value
$107,600State: $199,800
Median rent
$744/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
Average commute
26 min

Is Leedey a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.

Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Leedey

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leedey the median home value is $107,600, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Leedey$107,600
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Leedey$744
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Leedey median household income

The median household income in Leedey is $78,472 and the income per person is $36,205. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Leedey$78,472
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Leedey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
250
Owner-occupied
83.2%
Renter-occupied
16.8%
Vacant
28.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
2.27

Leedey demographics

Population
406
Median age
31.7
Under 18
25.4%
65 and older
14%
Households
179
Foreign-born
0.2%
Veterans
2.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Leedey

32.8% of adults 25 and older in Leedey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Leedey32.8%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Leedey

Unemployment rate
4.5%State: 5%
Average commute
26 minState: 22 min
Work from home
6%
Drive alone
80%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
89.9%

Leedey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Leedey406$78,472$107,600$744
Camargo134$33,125$65,900$656
Hammon457$52,500$83,800$775
Butler250$69,688$92,100$588
Vici725$54,375$116,700$879
Taloga327$63,750$115,600$920
Cheyenne834$59,545$107,800$838
Sharon112$78,375—$1,096
Custer City566$71,094$59,500$1,105

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Living in Leedey: FAQ

What is the median household income in Leedey, OK?

The median household income in Leedey is $78,472, 21% higher 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 Leedey?

The median home value in Leedey is $107,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Leedey?

The median gross rent in Leedey is $744 per month, about 26.7% of household income.

Is Leedey, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.

What is the median age in Leedey?

The median age in Leedey is 31.7 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Leedey?

The average commute to work in Leedey is 26 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Leedey?

The unemployment rate in Leedey is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Leedey?

32.8% of adults in Leedey 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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