Living in Newkirk, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newkirk · Census data 2020–2024
Newkirk has 2,043 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $52,639 (19% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $101,800, the median rent is $623/month.
Newkirk at a glance
- Population
- 2,043
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37
- Median household income
- $52,639State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $101,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $623/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Newkirk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Newkirk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newkirk the median home value is $101,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $623 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
Newkirk median household income
The median household income in Newkirk is $52,639 and the income per person is $27,076. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Newkirk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 939
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 22.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.45
Newkirk demographics
- Population
- 2,043
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 724
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newkirk ›
Education in Newkirk
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Newkirk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newkirk
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Newkirk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newkirk | 2,043 | $52,639 | $101,800 | $623 |
| Ponca City | 24,326 | $55,941 | $135,800 | $850 |
| Parkerfield | 527 | $125,938 | $221,400 | — |
| Arkansas City | 11,884 | $49,629 | $86,800 | $781 |
| Kaw City | 283 | $54,000 | $124,200 | $738 |
| Silverdale | 116 | $31,188 | $186,900 | — |
| McCord | 1,553 | $83,125 | $202,400 | $629 |
| Blackwell | 6,042 | $53,435 | $85,600 | $809 |
| Braman | 179 | $31,875 | $44,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Newkirk, OK?
The median household income in Newkirk is $52,639, 19% 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 Newkirk?
The median home value in Newkirk is $101,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Newkirk?
The median gross rent in Newkirk is $623 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Newkirk, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Newkirk?
The median age in Newkirk is 35.9 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Newkirk?
The average commute to work in Newkirk is 23 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newkirk?
The unemployment rate in Newkirk is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newkirk?
12.2% of adults in Newkirk 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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