Living in Okarche, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Okarche · Census data 2020–2024
Okarche has 1,293 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $94,063 (45% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $239,000, the median rent is $750/month.
Okarche is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Okarche at a glance
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 40.4State: 37
- Median household income
- $94,063State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $239,000State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $750/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Okarche a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Okarche
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Okarche the median home value is $239,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,496 a month in housing costs.
Okarche median household income
The median household income in Okarche is $94,063 and the income per person is $47,779. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Okarche: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 450
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.85
Okarche demographics
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 413
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Okarche ›
Education in Okarche
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Okarche have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Okarche
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Okarche vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okarche | 1,293 | $94,063 | $239,000 | $750 |
| Kingfisher | 5,026 | $64,271 | $227,900 | $1,029 |
| Calumet | 493 | $80,938 | $106,300 | $905 |
| Piedmont | 8,342 | $104,441 | $330,100 | $1,544 |
| El Reno | 18,557 | $56,219 | $165,900 | $968 |
| Cashion | 1,148 | $96,970 | $195,700 | $1,330 |
| Dover | 316 | $43,036 | $121,400 | $835 |
| Yukon | 25,529 | $75,273 | $198,900 | $1,274 |
| Geary | 841 | $50,677 | $67,900 | $974 |
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What is the median household income in Okarche, OK?
The median household income in Okarche is $94,063, 45% 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 Okarche?
The median home value in Okarche is $239,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Okarche?
The median gross rent in Okarche is $750 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Okarche, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Okarche?
The median age in Okarche is 40.4 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Okarche?
The average commute to work in Okarche is 21 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Okarche?
The unemployment rate in Okarche is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Okarche?
30.1% of adults in Okarche 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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