Living in Wayne, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 701 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $66,071 (about the same as the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $117,600, the median rent is $965/month.
Wayne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 701
- Median age
- 29.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $66,071State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $117,600State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $965/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayne the median home value is $117,600, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $832 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $66,071 and the income per person is $24,993. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 307
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.66
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 701
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 701 | $66,071 | $117,600 | $965 |
| Maysville | 1,399 | $60,931 | $152,400 | $775 |
| Paoli | 660 | $57,083 | $87,000 | $858 |
| Lexington | 1,972 | $46,932 | $92,000 | $960 |
| Purcell | 6,803 | $63,457 | $171,600 | $868 |
| Slaughterville | 4,251 | $72,944 | $219,400 | $1,014 |
| Washington | 928 | $90,321 | $241,700 | $2,160 |
| Byars | 209 | $41,500 | $90,600 | — |
| Pauls Valley | 6,062 | $50,357 | $98,200 | $852 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, OK?
The median household income in Wayne is $66,071, about the same as 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 Wayne?
The median home value in Wayne is $117,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $965 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Wayne, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oklahoma median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 29.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 23 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
18.9% of adults in Wayne 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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