Living in Wakita, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wakita · Census data 2020–2024
Wakita has 339 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $35,769 (45% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $30,700, the median rent is $442/month.
Wakita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wakita at a glance
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37
- Median household income
- $35,769State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $30,700State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $442/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wakita a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 39.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wakita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wakita the median home value is $30,700, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $442 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $772 a month in housing costs.
Wakita median household income
The median household income in Wakita is $35,769 and the income per person is $22,537. 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Wakita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 175
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 39.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.95
39.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wakita has many vacation and second homes.
Wakita demographics
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 33.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wakita ›
Education in Wakita
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Wakita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wakita
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 93.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Wakita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakita | 339 | $35,769 | $30,700 | $442 |
| Manchester | 143 | $90,446 | $56,000 | — |
| Medford | 1,016 | $48,942 | $87,500 | $828 |
| Pond Creek | 855 | $55,804 | $153,300 | $1,058 |
| Nash | 218 | $43,929 | $76,900 | — |
| Anthony | 2,246 | $50,598 | $69,000 | $646 |
| Caldwell | 976 | $44,286 | $75,600 | $371 |
| Jet | 208 | $56,531 | $83,400 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Wakita, OK?
The median household income in Wakita is $35,769, 45% 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 Wakita?
The median home value in Wakita is $30,700, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Wakita?
The median gross rent in Wakita is $442 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Wakita, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 39.3%.
What is the median age in Wakita?
The median age in Wakita is 36.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Wakita?
The average commute to work in Wakita is 22 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wakita?
The unemployment rate in Wakita is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wakita?
25.6% of adults in Wakita 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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