Living in Welty, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Welty · Census data 2020–2024

Welty has 162 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $71,250 (10% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $220,000.

Welty is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Welty at a glance

Population
162
Median age
37.5State: 37
Median household income
$71,250State: $65,039
Median home value
$220,000State: $199,800
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
Average commute
46 min

Is Welty a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.

Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Welty

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Welty the median home value is $220,000, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Welty$220,000
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Welty median household income

The median household income in Welty is $71,250 and the income per person is $22,069. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Welty$71,250
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Welty: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
13.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1993
Average household size
3.12

Welty demographics

Population
162
Median age
37.5
Under 18
35.2%
65 and older
19.8%
Households
52
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White71%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black4.9%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Welty ›

Education in Welty

6.1% of adults 25 and older in Welty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Welty6.1%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Welty

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
46 minState: 22 min
Work from home
5.6%
Drive alone
87%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
96.2%

Welty vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Welty162$71,250$220,000—
Boley1,209$26,250$49,000$525
Castle165$77,829$209,900—
Paden391$47,273$85,900$742
Depew391$37,250$55,800$1,010
Slick142$19,574$131,300—
Bristow4,272$38,906$117,500$623
Okemah3,063$32,386$79,300$726
Stroud2,793$61,250$125,000$761

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Living in Welty: FAQ

What is the median household income in Welty, OK?

The median household income in Welty is $71,250, 10% higher 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 Welty?

The median home value in Welty is $220,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Welty, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.

What is the median age in Welty?

The median age in Welty is 37.5 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Welty?

The average commute to work in Welty is 46 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Welty?

The unemployment rate in Welty is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Welty?

6.1% of adults in Welty 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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