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Cost of Living in Choctaw County, OK

Population 14,297 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$690
Median home value$126,500
Median household income$44,081

The median rent in Choctaw County, OK is $690/month, 32% lower than the Oklahoma median and 51% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $126,500, 62% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $44,081 a year, 32% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $27,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $640/mo

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Choctaw County vs. Oklahoma vs. U.S.

Choctaw CountyOklahomaU.S.
Median rent$690$1,014$1,413
Median home value$126,500$199,800$332,700
Median household income$44,081$65,039$80,734
Homeownership rate65.8%65.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%28.3%35.7%
Poverty rate23.2%15.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.8%5.0%5.2%
Work from home6.0%9.4%15.1%
Median age42.137.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Choctaw County, OK?

The median gross rent in Choctaw County, OK is $690 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Choctaw County, OK?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $27,600 a year in gross income.

Is Choctaw County, OK expensive to live in?

Rent there is 51% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County, OKRent $1,116 · Income $66,679Tulsa County, OKRent $1,110 · Income $69,009Cleveland County, OKRent $1,167 · Income $77,068Canadian County, OKRent $1,289 · Income $87,751Comanche County, OKRent $970 · Income $60,761Rogers County, OKRent $1,047 · Income $80,067

Counties with a similar cost of living

Scott County, TNRent $686 · Income $44,711Ashley County, ARRent $703 · Income $44,266Russell County, KYRent $681 · Income $44,738Lawrence County, ARRent $697 · Income $44,882Howard County, ARRent $690 · Income $45,603Jackson County, ARRent $668 · Income $44,218

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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