Cost of Living in Lawton, OK

Population: 90,662 • 2026 Data

$53,588
Median Household Income
-31% vs national
$935
Median Monthly Rent
-31% vs national
$134,200
Median Home Value
-60% vs national
6.5%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Lawton

The median home value in Lawton, OK is $134,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $935, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $910.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.9%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Lawton, OK is $53,588. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%, with a labor force of 44,291 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov