Living in Luther, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luther · Census data 2020–2024
Luther has 1,627 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $51,827 (20% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $212,800, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Luther at a glance
- Population
- 1,627
- Median age
- 37.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $51,827State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $212,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Luther a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Oklahoma median; home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Luther
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luther the median home value is $212,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,451 a month in housing costs.
Luther median household income
The median household income in Luther is $51,827 and the income per person is $31,874. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Luther: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 730
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.51
Luther demographics
- Population
- 1,627
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 647
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luther ›
Education in Luther
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Luther have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luther
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Luther vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther | 1,627 | $51,827 | $212,800 | $1,375 |
| Wellston | 902 | $60,137 | $106,800 | $814 |
| Arcadia | 176 | $42,083 | $187,500 | — |
| Jones | 3,053 | $77,371 | $219,300 | $1,104 |
| Edmond | 96,825 | $103,183 | $351,400 | $1,344 |
| Choctaw | 12,303 | $100,574 | $242,100 | $1,208 |
| Harrah | 6,684 | $84,375 | $225,400 | $939 |
| Carney | 562 | $47,813 | $96,300 | $790 |
| Nicoma Park | 2,566 | $62,447 | $162,100 | $1,012 |
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What is the median household income in Luther, OK?
The median household income in Luther is $51,827, 20% 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 Luther?
The median home value in Luther is $212,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Luther?
The median gross rent in Luther is $1,375 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Luther, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Oklahoma median; home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Luther?
The median age in Luther is 37.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Luther?
The average commute to work in Luther is 25 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Luther?
The unemployment rate in Luther is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Luther?
32.2% of adults in Luther 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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