Living in Ryan, Oklahoma

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

Ryan has 795 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $53,092 (18% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $48,400, the median rent is $500/month.

Ryan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Ryan at a glance

Population
795
Median age
35.7State: 37
Median household income
$53,092State: $65,039
Median home value
$48,400State: $199,800
Median rent
$500/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
70.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
Average commute
25 min

Is Ryan a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Ryan

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ryan the median home value is $48,400, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,088 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Ryan$48,400
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Ryan$500
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Ryan median household income

The median household income in Ryan is $53,092 and the income per person is $22,063. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Ryan$53,092
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Ryan: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
398
Owner-occupied
70.7%
Renter-occupied
29.3%
Vacant
26.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
2.61

Ryan demographics

Population
795
Median age
35.7
Under 18
31.3%
65 and older
23.4%
Households
294
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
12.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White73.5%
Hispanic or Latino19.6%
Black3.3%
Asian0%

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

Education in Ryan

7.1% of adults 25 and older in Ryan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ryan7.1%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Ryan

Unemployment rate
6.1%State: 5%
Average commute
25 minState: 22 min
Work from home
1.8%
Drive alone
80.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.3%
Homes with broadband
73.5%

Ryan vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Ryan795$53,092$48,400$500
Terral231$34,750$57,700$455
Waurika2,004$45,882$64,800$679
Byers393$63,333$112,100—
Ringgold174$34,750$87,100—
Petrolia416$63,750$95,600$942
Hastings124$42,813$70,000—
Henrietta3,167$66,630$145,600$790
Nocona3,144$42,731$122,400$736

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Living in Ryan: FAQ

What is the median household income in Ryan, OK?

The median household income in Ryan is $53,092, 18% 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 Ryan?

The median home value in Ryan is $48,400, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Ryan?

The median gross rent in Ryan is $500 per month, about 29.5% of household income.

Is Ryan, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.

What is the median age in Ryan?

The median age in Ryan is 35.7 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Ryan?

The average commute to work in Ryan is 25 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Ryan?

The unemployment rate in Ryan is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Ryan?

7.1% of adults in Ryan 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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