Cost of Living in Coweta, OK

Population 10,157 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

66
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Coweta is a smaller Oklahoma community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $60,000 and housing costs ($186,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Coweta sits roughly 8 miles southeast of Broken Arrow — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 19% lower than Broken Arrow's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Coweta

The median home value in Coweta is $185,900 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $959/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,000/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 72.6°F and lows of 50.4°F. Overall, Coweta has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$185,900
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$266,983
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$959/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.2x
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 69.9%
Renter-occupied 30.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$959
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,573/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
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.0%
Carpooled
6.1%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
9.1%

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
$60,000
20% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,599
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.2%
Graduate degree 7.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.1
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 36.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.6°F
Avg Low
50.4°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 505564738089949485746252
Low °F 283241506069737163513931
Precip" 1.591.803.224.466.084.823.823.643.673.842.642.51

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
3,364
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coweta, OK?

Coweta has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.

What is average rent in Coweta, OK?

The median gross rent in Coweta is $959 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coweta?

The median home value in Coweta is $185,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coweta?

The median household income in Coweta is $60,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coweta, OK?

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

Is Coweta, OK affordable?

Yes, Coweta is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Coweta?

Coweta has average high temperatures of 72.6°F and average lows of 50.4°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Coweta at a Glance

Population
10,157
Median Income
$60,000
Home Value
$185,900
Median Rent
$959/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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