Living in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pauls Valley · Census data 2020–2024

Pauls Valley has 6,062 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $50,357 (23% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $98,200, the median rent is $852/month.

Pauls Valley at a glance

Population
6,062
Median age
37.8State: 37
Median household income
$50,357State: $65,039
Median home value
$98,200State: $199,800
Median rent
$852/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
50%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
Average commute
23 min

Is Pauls Valley a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Pauls Valley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pauls Valley the median home value is $98,200, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $957 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pauls Valley$98,200
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pauls Valley$852
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Pauls Valley median household income

The median household income in Pauls Valley is $50,357 and the income per person is $27,944. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Pauls Valley$50,357
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Pauls Valley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
3,030
Owner-occupied
50%
Renter-occupied
50%
Vacant
18.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
2.37

Pauls Valley demographics

Population
6,062
Median age
37.8
Under 18
23.9%
65 and older
19.1%
Households
2,466
Foreign-born
8.9%
Veterans
6.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White72.1%
Hispanic or Latino21.8%
Black3.5%
Asian0.9%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pauls Valley ›

Education in Pauls Valley

16.9% of adults 25 and older in Pauls Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pauls Valley16.9%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pauls Valley

Unemployment rate
5.2%State: 5%
Average commute
23 minState: 22 min
Work from home
3.5%
Drive alone
84.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2%
Homes with broadband
88%

Pauls Valley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pauls Valley6,062$50,357$98,200$852
Wynnewood1,756$40,156$111,600$808
Paoli660$57,083$87,000$858
Katie429$56,375$155,000$861
Elmore City882$35,694$84,100$791
Maysville1,399$60,931$152,400$775
Byars209$41,500$90,600—
Wayne701$66,071$117,600$965
Stratford1,331$41,302$100,500$608

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Living in Pauls Valley: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pauls Valley, OK?

The median household income in Pauls Valley is $50,357, 23% 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 Pauls Valley?

The median home value in Pauls Valley is $98,200, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Pauls Valley?

The median gross rent in Pauls Valley is $852 per month, about 24.2% of household income.

Is Pauls Valley, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

What is the median age in Pauls Valley?

The median age in Pauls Valley is 37.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Pauls Valley?

The average commute to work in Pauls Valley is 23 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pauls Valley?

The unemployment rate in Pauls Valley is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pauls Valley?

16.9% of adults in Pauls Valley 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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