Cost of Living in Wagoner, OK

Population 7,934 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

54
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Wagoner a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $139,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Wagoner sits roughly 25 miles east of Broken Arrow — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% lower than Broken Arrow's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 46
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Wagoner

The median home value in Wagoner is $138,800 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $879/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,206/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.9%, 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 71.9°F and lows of 49.8°F. Overall, Wagoner has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$138,800
54% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$180,625
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$879/mo
33% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
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 58.6%
Renter-occupied 41.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$879
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,493/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.9%
Carpooled
14.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
6.6%

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
$58,206
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,943
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
43% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.8%
Graduate degree 5.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.9
Male median age 37.9
Female median age 37.9

🌤 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
14.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,267
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wagoner, OK?

Wagoner has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wagoner, OK?

The median gross rent in Wagoner is $879 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wagoner?

The median home value in Wagoner is $138,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wagoner?

The median household income in Wagoner is $58,206 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wagoner, OK?

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

Is Wagoner, OK affordable?

Yes, Wagoner is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wagoner?

Wagoner 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.

Wagoner at a Glance

Population
7,934
Median Income
$58,206
Home Value
$138,800
Median Rent
$879/mo
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg High Temp
71.9°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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