Living in Talala, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talala · Census data 2020–2024
Talala has 300 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $44,375 (32% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $110,600, the median rent is $957/month.
Talala is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talala at a glance
- Population
- 300
- Median age
- 31.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $44,375State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $110,600State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $957/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Talala a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Talala
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talala the median home value is $110,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,173 a month in housing costs.
Talala median household income
The median household income in Talala is $44,375 and the income per person is $23,275. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Talala: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 131
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.80
Talala demographics
- Population
- 300
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 107
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talala ›
Education in Talala
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Talala have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talala
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Talala vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talala | 300 | $44,375 | $110,600 | $957 |
| Oologah | 1,774 | $79,886 | $191,700 | $1,096 |
| Bushyhead | 1,289 | $59,028 | $152,200 | $812 |
| Sequoyah | 721 | $81,023 | $221,500 | — |
| Vera | 323 | $63,438 | — | $908 |
| Foyil | 488 | $63,750 | $99,400 | $886 |
| Nowata | 3,542 | $47,776 | $89,900 | $752 |
| Ramona | 629 | $38,056 | $105,400 | $1,016 |
| Collinsville | 8,878 | $90,570 | $225,400 | $1,175 |
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What is the median household income in Talala, OK?
The median household income in Talala is $44,375, 32% 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 Talala?
The median home value in Talala is $110,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Talala?
The median gross rent in Talala is $957 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Talala, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Talala?
The median age in Talala is 31.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Talala?
The average commute to work in Talala is 28 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talala?
The unemployment rate in Talala is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talala?
17.1% of adults in Talala 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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