Living in Marlow, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlow · Census data 2020–2024
Marlow has 4,451 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $56,655 (13% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $136,300, the median rent is $902/month.
Marlow at a glance
- Population
- 4,451
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37
- Median household income
- $56,655State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $136,300State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $902/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Marlow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marlow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlow the median home value is $136,300, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $983 a month in housing costs.
Marlow median household income
The median household income in Marlow is $56,655 and the income per person is $27,256. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Marlow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,928
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.59
Marlow demographics
- Population
- 4,451
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 1,676
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlow ›
Education in Marlow
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Marlow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlow
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Marlow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow | 4,451 | $56,655 | $136,300 | $902 |
| Central High | 1,489 | $75,435 | $211,200 | $1,109 |
| Bray | 979 | $73,897 | $166,700 | $785 |
| Rush Springs | 1,299 | $45,125 | $85,700 | $716 |
| Duncan | 22,958 | $58,054 | $131,500 | $896 |
| Empire City | 794 | $96,250 | $193,200 | $1,125 |
| Sterling | 751 | $67,981 | $131,900 | $604 |
| Comanche | 1,545 | $41,016 | $78,100 | $663 |
| Fletcher | 1,309 | $71,458 | $148,300 | $968 |
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What is the median household income in Marlow, OK?
The median household income in Marlow is $56,655, 13% 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 Marlow?
The median home value in Marlow is $136,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Marlow?
The median gross rent in Marlow is $902 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Marlow, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Marlow?
The median age in Marlow is 34.9 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Marlow?
The average commute to work in Marlow is 22 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlow?
The unemployment rate in Marlow is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlow?
20.9% of adults in Marlow 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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