Cost of Living in Yukon, OK

Population 24,802 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Yukon stay well under national norms: a median home value of $186,000 against median household incomes of $76,408 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Oklahoma.

Geographically, Yukon sits roughly 15 miles west of Oklahoma City. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Yukon

The median home value in Yukon is $185,800 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,080/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,408/year is 2% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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, Yukon has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$185,800
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$272,637
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
18% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,590/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.3x
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 71.1%
Renter-occupied 28.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,080
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,694/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
24.8 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.4%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
6.8%

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
$76,408
2% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,147
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.3%
Graduate degree 8.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.7
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 40.4

🌤 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 45 — Good
70.1%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

89.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17:1
Student-teacher ratio
27
Public schools
21,360
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Yukon, OK?

Yukon has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Yukon, OK?

The median gross rent in Yukon is $1,080 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Yukon?

The median home value in Yukon is $185,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Yukon?

The median household income in Yukon is $76,408 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Yukon, OK?

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

Is Yukon, OK affordable?

Yes, Yukon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Yukon?

Yukon 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.

Yukon at a Glance

Population
24,802
Median Income
$76,408
Home Value
$185,800
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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