B-

Cache, OK

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 5,184 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Cache, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 5,184 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $74,526, median home value of $202,800, median rent of $865 per month, and 26.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,001 per month (studio $779, 1BR $784, 3BR $1,392, 4BR $1,679). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,864 per year, consuming 15% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Cache, OK include housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 6.4% and poverty 12.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$74,526
Median household income
Education D
26.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.7x
Home value $202,800 vs income
Commute B-
22 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,001/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C-
$10,864/yr
Center-based infant care (15% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$74,526
▲ 20% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,747
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Poverty Rate
12.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$202,800
▼ 26% vs national
Median Rent
$865/mo
Owner Occupied
83.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,001/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1BR
$784
2BR
$1,001
3BR
$1,392
4BR
$1,679

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
59.8%
Median Age
41.9
Avg. Commute
22 min
▼ 4 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,864/yr
15% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,398/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,398/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,144/yr

What This Means

Cache, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 5,184. This area performs well in housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Cache, OK affordable?
Cache, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $74,526. Median home value is $202,800.
What is the cost of living in Cache?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $865/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,001/mo. Infant childcare $10,864/yr. Median home value $202,800.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →