Living in Paoli, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paoli · Census data 2020–2024
Paoli has 660 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $57,083 (12% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $87,000, the median rent is $858/month.
Paoli is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paoli at a glance
- Population
- 660
- Median age
- 33.4State: 37
- Median household income
- $57,083State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $87,000State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Paoli a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Paoli
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paoli the median home value is $87,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
Paoli median household income
The median household income in Paoli is $57,083 and the income per person is $23,292. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Paoli: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.76
Paoli demographics
- Population
- 660
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 239
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paoli ›
Education in Paoli
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Paoli have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paoli
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Paoli vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paoli | 660 | $57,083 | $87,000 | $858 |
| Maysville | 1,399 | $60,931 | $152,400 | $775 |
| Wayne | 701 | $66,071 | $117,600 | $965 |
| Pauls Valley | 6,062 | $50,357 | $98,200 | $852 |
| Byars | 209 | $41,500 | $90,600 | — |
| Lexington | 1,972 | $46,932 | $92,000 | $960 |
| Wynnewood | 1,756 | $40,156 | $111,600 | $808 |
| Purcell | 6,803 | $63,457 | $171,600 | $868 |
| Elmore City | 882 | $35,694 | $84,100 | $791 |
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What is the median household income in Paoli, OK?
The median household income in Paoli is $57,083, 12% 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 Paoli?
The median home value in Paoli is $87,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Paoli?
The median gross rent in Paoli is $858 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Paoli, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Paoli?
The median age in Paoli is 33.4 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Paoli?
The average commute to work in Paoli is 20 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paoli?
The unemployment rate in Paoli is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paoli?
14.5% of adults in Paoli 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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