Cost of Living in Harrah, OK

Population 6,377 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

72
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Harrah offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $216,000 — costs less than 2.9 times median household income of $75,000, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Located 20 miles northeast of Norman, Harrah falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Norman's $239,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Harrah

The median home value in Harrah is $216,300 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $969/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,000/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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, Harrah has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$216,300
29% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$240,678
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$969/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
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 73.6%
Renter-occupied 26.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$969
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,583/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
36.3 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.4%
Carpooled
9.6%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
6.9%

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
$75,000
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,385
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%
Graduate degree 11.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.2
Male median age 35
Female median age 35.4

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
41.1%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
208
PM2.5 days
140
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,263
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harrah, OK?

Harrah has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Harrah, OK?

The median gross rent in Harrah is $969 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Harrah?

The median home value in Harrah is $216,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Harrah?

The median household income in Harrah is $75,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Harrah, OK?

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

Is Harrah, OK affordable?

Yes, Harrah is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Harrah?

Harrah 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.

Harrah at a Glance

Population
6,377
Median Income
$75,000
Home Value
$216,300
Median Rent
$969/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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