Living in Weatherford, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weatherford · Census data 2020–2024
Weatherford has 12,004 residents with a median age of 26.8. The median household income is $54,704 (16% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $232,600, the median rent is $804/month.
Weatherford at a glance
- Population
- 12,004
- Median age
- 26.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $54,704State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $232,600State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $804/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 42.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Weatherford a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Oklahoma median; home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Weatherford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weatherford the median home value is $232,600, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,722 a month in housing costs.
Weatherford median household income
The median household income in Weatherford is $54,704 and the income per person is $32,644. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Weatherford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,632
- Owner-occupied
- 42.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.9%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.21
Weatherford demographics
- Population
- 12,004
- Median age
- 26.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 5,007
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weatherford ›
Education in Weatherford
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Weatherford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weatherford
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Weatherford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | 12,004 | $54,704 | $232,600 | $804 |
| Hydro | 1,157 | $40,341 | $155,100 | $784 |
| Corn | 601 | $58,657 | $126,300 | $900 |
| Colony | 104 | $43,750 | $162,500 | $732 |
| Custer City | 566 | $71,094 | $59,500 | $1,105 |
| Thomas | 1,170 | $62,500 | $135,400 | $723 |
| Arapaho | 715 | $39,632 | $118,800 | $889 |
| Clinton | 8,388 | $58,207 | $119,400 | $883 |
| Bridgeport | 105 | $53,472 | $62,500 | — |
More for people moving to Weatherford
Weatherford ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Weatherford: FAQ
What is the median household income in Weatherford, OK?
The median household income in Weatherford is $54,704, 16% 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 Weatherford?
The median home value in Weatherford is $232,600, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Weatherford?
The median gross rent in Weatherford is $804 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Weatherford, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Oklahoma median; home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Weatherford?
The median age in Weatherford is 26.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Weatherford?
The average commute to work in Weatherford is 16 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weatherford?
The unemployment rate in Weatherford is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weatherford?
40.9% of adults in Weatherford 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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