Living in Watts, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watts · Census data 2020–2024
Watts has 234 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $34,063 (48% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $93,600, the median rent is $688/month.
Watts is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Watts at a glance
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 44.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $34,063State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $93,600State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Watts a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Watts
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watts the median home value is $93,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Watts median household income
The median household income in Watts is $34,063 and the income per person is $19,744. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Watts: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 126
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.27
Watts demographics
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watts ›
Education in Watts
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Watts have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watts
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.8%
Watts vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts | 234 | $34,063 | $93,600 | $688 |
| Cincinnati | 278 | $57,127 | — | — |
| West Siloam Springs | 1,286 | $59,904 | $183,800 | $968 |
| Siloam Springs | 18,699 | $72,065 | $221,700 | $1,003 |
| Westville | 1,743 | $39,400 | $68,500 | $582 |
| Chewey | 642 | $83,313 | $125,000 | — |
| Summers | 267 | $65,645 | $162,500 | — |
| Flint Creek | 627 | $48,036 | $109,800 | — |
| Gentry | 4,240 | $69,779 | $186,100 | $1,093 |
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Watts ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Watts: FAQ
What is the median household income in Watts, OK?
The median household income in Watts is $34,063, 48% 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 Watts?
The median home value in Watts is $93,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Watts?
The median gross rent in Watts is $688 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Watts, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
What is the median age in Watts?
The median age in Watts is 44.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Watts?
The average commute to work in Watts is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watts?
The unemployment rate in Watts is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watts?
8.8% of adults in Watts 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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