Cost of Living in Warr Acres, OK

Population 10,437 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

58
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Warr Acres 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. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Warr Acres sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Oklahoma City — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 49
Rent 70

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

About the Cost of Living in Warr Acres

The median home value in Warr Acres is $150,500 — 51% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $925/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,822/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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 72.6°F and lows of 50.3°F. Overall, Warr Acres has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$150,500
51% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$177,855
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$925/mo
30% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,181/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.6x
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 61.1%
Renter-occupied 38.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$925
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,539/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
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.6%
Carpooled
9.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
6.5%

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
$60,822
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,224
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
44% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.7%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.7
Male median age 34.3
Female median age 30.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.6°F
Avg Low
50.3°F
Annual Precip
30.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 515564728089959485746251
Low °F 283140495968737163513930
Precip" 0.780.982.043.004.264.832.883.493.002.721.471.27

💨 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
15.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
26
Public schools
19,652
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Warr Acres, OK?

Warr Acres has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.

What is average rent in Warr Acres, OK?

The median gross rent in Warr Acres is $925 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Warr Acres?

The median home value in Warr Acres is $150,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Warr Acres?

The median household income in Warr Acres is $60,822 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Warr Acres, OK?

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

Is Warr Acres, OK affordable?

Yes, Warr Acres is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Warr Acres?

Warr Acres has average high temperatures of 72.6°F and average lows of 50.3°F. Annual precipitation is 30.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Warr Acres at a Glance

Population
10,437
Median Income
$60,822
Home Value
$150,500
Median Rent
$925/mo
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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