Cost of Living in Park Hill, OK

Population 3,092 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

52
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Park Hill 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. Around 24% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Park Hill is about 45 miles east of Broken Arrow, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Broken Arrow's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 56

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

About the Cost of Living in Park Hill

The median home value in Park Hill is $153,400 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $730/month, 44% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,583/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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 71.9°F and lows of 49.8°F. Overall, Park Hill has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$153,400
50% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$275,512
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$730/mo
44% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.5x
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 66.8%
Renter-occupied 33.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$730
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,344/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
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.8%
Carpooled
9.3%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
13.4%

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
$49,583
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,262
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.1%
Graduate degree 7.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 26.5
Male median age 27.2
Female median age 26.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.9°F
Avg Low
49.8°F
Annual Precip
43.2"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 505464727987929285746252
Low °F 283241495867717062503931
Precip" 2.332.173.364.115.494.423.603.094.334.123.352.86

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
679
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Park Hill, OK?

Park Hill has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in Park Hill, OK?

The median gross rent in Park Hill is $730 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Park Hill?

The median home value in Park Hill is $153,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Park Hill?

The median household income in Park Hill is $49,583 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Park Hill, OK?

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

Is Park Hill, OK affordable?

Yes, Park Hill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Park Hill?

Park Hill has average high temperatures of 71.9°F and average lows of 49.8°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Park Hill at a Glance

Population
3,092
Median Income
$49,583
Home Value
$153,400
Median Rent
$730/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
71.9°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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