Cost of Living in Claremore, OK

Population 19,921 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

64
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Claremore sits on the smaller end of the Oklahoma city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Claremore sits roughly 20 miles northeast of Tulsa. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Tulsa's $190,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 57
Rent 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Claremore

The median home value in Claremore is $172,500 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $978/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,120/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above 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 72.0°F and lows of 50.6°F, with about 8.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Claremore has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$172,500
43% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$254,787
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$978/mo
26% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,350/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7x
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 54.1%
Renter-occupied 45.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$978
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,592/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
23.7 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.0%
Carpooled
10.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
7.3%

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
$57,120
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,872
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
19% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.5%
Graduate degree 8.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 38.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.0°F
Avg Low
50.6°F
Annual Precip
41"
Annual Snowfall
8.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463728088949385746151
Low °F 283241506069737263513931
Precip" 1.631.623.104.375.734.653.763.383.853.782.662.43
Snow" 1.92.41.90.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.81.7

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
14
Public schools
6,961
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Claremore, OK?

Claremore has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Claremore, OK?

The median gross rent in Claremore is $978 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Claremore?

The median home value in Claremore is $172,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Claremore?

The median household income in Claremore is $57,120 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Claremore, OK?

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

Is Claremore, OK affordable?

Yes, Claremore is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Claremore?

Claremore has average high temperatures of 72.0°F and average lows of 50.6°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Average annual snowfall is 8.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Claremore at a Glance

Population
19,921
Median Income
$57,120
Home Value
$172,500
Median Rent
$978/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
72.0°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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