Living in Martha, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martha · Census data 2020–2024
Martha has 134 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $64,375 (about the same as the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $107,100, the median rent is $625/month.
Martha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martha at a glance
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 44.7State: 37
- Median household income
- $64,375State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $107,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Martha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Martha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martha the median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
Martha median household income
The median household income in Martha is $64,375 and the income per person is $26,315. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Martha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 75
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.73
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Martha has many vacation and second homes.
Martha demographics
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martha ›
Education in Martha
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Martha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martha
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Martha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | 134 | $64,375 | $107,100 | $625 |
| Blair | 585 | $49,063 | $88,900 | $772 |
| Altus | 18,646 | $55,295 | $152,200 | $854 |
| East Duke | 313 | $67,917 | $89,400 | $1,045 |
| Mangum | 2,755 | $49,470 | $96,500 | $651 |
| Olustee | 555 | $63,145 | $113,300 | $582 |
| Granite | 1,650 | $60,000 | $104,600 | $683 |
| Lone Wolf | 410 | $38,125 | $72,800 | $506 |
| Tipton | 784 | $63,125 | $73,300 | $549 |
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What is the median household income in Martha, OK?
The median household income in Martha is $64,375, about the same as 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 Martha?
The median home value in Martha is $107,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Martha?
The median gross rent in Martha is $625 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Martha, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
What is the median age in Martha?
The median age in Martha is 44.7 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Martha?
The average commute to work in Martha is 16 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martha?
The unemployment rate in Martha is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martha?
12.5% of adults in Martha 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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