Cost of Living in Bethel Acres, OK

Population 3,113 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Bethel Acres stay well under national norms: a median home value of $178,000 against median household incomes of $82,500 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Oklahoma. An unemployment rate of 2.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Bethel Acres sits roughly 20 miles east of Norman. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Norman's $239,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 71

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bethel Acres

The median home value in Bethel Acres is $177,700 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $935/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,500/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.8% and the combined sales tax is 9.0%. The climate averages highs of 71.4°F and lows of 48.8°F, with about 6.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bethel Acres has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$177,700
42% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$414,671
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$935/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$678
1 BR
$728
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR
$1,439
Owner-occupied 88.7%
Renter-occupied 11.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$935
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,549/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.6 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.1%
Carpooled
4.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
3.0%
Work from home
6.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.8%
Total Sales Tax 9.0%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$82,500
11% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,946
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
57% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.2%
Graduate degree 11.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 37.7
Female median age 37.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.4°F
Avg Low
48.8°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463717988939284736150
Low °F 273140485866706962493830
Precip" 1.321.422.553.605.314.493.593.603.723.321.681.79
Snow" 1.81.80.80.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.51.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bethel Acres, OK?

Bethel Acres has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bethel Acres, OK?

The median gross rent in Bethel Acres is $935 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bethel Acres?

The median home value in Bethel Acres is $177,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bethel Acres?

The median household income in Bethel Acres is $82,500 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bethel Acres, OK?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bethel Acres is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.

Is Bethel Acres, OK affordable?

Yes, Bethel Acres is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bethel Acres?

Bethel Acres has average high temperatures of 71.4°F and average lows of 48.8°F. Annual precipitation is 36.4". Average annual snowfall is 6.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bethel Acres at a Glance

Population
3,113
Median Income
$82,500
Home Value
$177,700
Median Rent
$935/mo
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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