Living in Owasso, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Owasso · Census data 2020–2024
Owasso has 40,151 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $79,036 (22% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $243,100, the median rent is $1,270/month.
Owasso at a glance
- Population
- 40,151
- Median age
- 34State: 37
- Median household income
- $79,036State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $243,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,270/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Owasso a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Owasso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Owasso the median home value is $243,100, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,270 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,601 a month in housing costs.
Owasso median household income
The median household income in Owasso is $79,036 and the income per person is $37,590. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Owasso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,231
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.54
Owasso demographics
- Population
- 40,151
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 15,748
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Owasso ›
Education in Owasso
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Owasso have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Owasso
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Owasso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasso | 40,151 | $79,036 | $243,100 | $1,270 |
| Limestone | 810 | $115,917 | $250,000 | — |
| Collinsville | 8,878 | $90,570 | $225,400 | $1,175 |
| Skiatook | 8,632 | $57,480 | $182,600 | $961 |
| Turley | 2,968 | $42,298 | $54,600 | $1,092 |
| Catoosa | 7,496 | $72,467 | $178,800 | $1,066 |
| Sperry | 1,066 | $49,583 | $109,500 | $854 |
| Verdigris | 5,637 | $84,259 | $229,100 | $1,138 |
| Tulsa | 413,794 | $59,838 | $205,300 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in Owasso, OK?
The median household income in Owasso is $79,036, 22% 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 Owasso?
The median home value in Owasso is $243,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Owasso?
The median gross rent in Owasso is $1,270 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Owasso, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Owasso?
The median age in Owasso is 34 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Owasso?
The average commute to work in Owasso is 22 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Owasso?
The unemployment rate in Owasso is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Owasso?
34.6% of adults in Owasso 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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