Living in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Siloam Springs · Census data 2020–2024
West Siloam Springs has 1,286 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $59,904 (8% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $183,800, the median rent is $968/month.
West Siloam Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Siloam Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,286
- Median age
- 44.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $59,904State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $183,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Siloam Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Siloam Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Siloam Springs the median home value is $183,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,132 a month in housing costs.
West Siloam Springs median household income
The median household income in West Siloam Springs is $59,904 and the income per person is $24,174. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in West Siloam Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 463
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.73
West Siloam Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,286
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 424
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Siloam Springs ›
Education in West Siloam Springs
12% of adults 25 and older in West Siloam Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Siloam Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
West Siloam Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Siloam Springs | 1,286 | $59,904 | $183,800 | $968 |
| Siloam Springs | 18,699 | $72,065 | $221,700 | $1,003 |
| Watts | 234 | $34,063 | $93,600 | $688 |
| Gentry | 4,240 | $69,779 | $186,100 | $1,093 |
| Colcord | 910 | $31,094 | $93,600 | $830 |
| Flint Creek | 627 | $48,036 | $109,800 | — |
| Chewey | 642 | $83,313 | $125,000 | — |
| Cincinnati | 278 | $57,127 | — | — |
| Kansas | 748 | $33,438 | $77,500 | $920 |
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What is the median household income in West Siloam Springs, OK?
The median household income in West Siloam Springs is $59,904, 8% 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 West Siloam Springs?
The median home value in West Siloam Springs is $183,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in West Siloam Springs?
The median gross rent in West Siloam Springs is $968 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is West Siloam Springs, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in West Siloam Springs?
The median age in West Siloam Springs is 44.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in West Siloam Springs?
The average commute to work in West Siloam Springs is 28 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Siloam Springs?
The unemployment rate in West Siloam Springs is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Siloam Springs?
12% of adults in West Siloam Springs 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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