Living in Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tonkawa · Census data 2020–2024
Tonkawa has 3,014 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $58,767 (10% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $84,300, the median rent is $800/month.
Tonkawa at a glance
- Population
- 3,014
- Median age
- 33.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $58,767State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $84,300State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Tonkawa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Oklahoma median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tonkawa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tonkawa the median home value is $84,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,206 a month in housing costs.
Tonkawa median household income
The median household income in Tonkawa is $58,767 and the income per person is $27,464. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Tonkawa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,334
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.34
Tonkawa demographics
- Population
- 3,014
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 1,149
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tonkawa ›
Education in Tonkawa
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Tonkawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tonkawa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Tonkawa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonkawa | 3,014 | $58,767 | $84,300 | $800 |
| Tonkawa Tribal Housing | 276 | $41,250 | $43,800 | $440 |
| Blackwell | 6,042 | $53,435 | $85,600 | $809 |
| Billings | 666 | $45,938 | $56,000 | $650 |
| Marland | 358 | $27,170 | $91,300 | $588 |
| White Eagle | 331 | $41,667 | $46,000 | $625 |
| Lamont | 308 | $78,750 | $62,700 | $950 |
| Ponca City | 24,326 | $55,941 | $135,800 | $850 |
| McCord | 1,553 | $83,125 | $202,400 | $629 |
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What is the median household income in Tonkawa, OK?
The median household income in Tonkawa is $58,767, 10% 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 Tonkawa?
The median home value in Tonkawa is $84,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Tonkawa?
The median gross rent in Tonkawa is $800 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Tonkawa, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Oklahoma median.
What is the median age in Tonkawa?
The median age in Tonkawa is 33.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Tonkawa?
The average commute to work in Tonkawa is 19 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tonkawa?
The unemployment rate in Tonkawa is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tonkawa?
21.3% of adults in Tonkawa 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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