B-

Glenpool, OK

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Affordability Score: 67/100

Population: 10,163 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Glenpool, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 10,163 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (67/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $80,542, median home value of $206,200, median rent of $1,391 per month, and 27.3% 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 $1,217 per month (studio $933, 1BR $987, 3BR $1,602, 4BR $1,858). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,247 per year, consuming 14% 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 Glenpool, OK include housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.8% and poverty 10.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$80,542
Median household income
Education D
27.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.6x
Home value $206,200 vs income
Commute C
24 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,217/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$11,247/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$80,542
▲ 30% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,819
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Poverty Rate
10.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$206,200
▼ 25% vs national
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
Owner Occupied
69.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,217/mo
▲ 1% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$933
1BR
$987
2BR
$1,217
3BR
$1,602
4BR
$1,858

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
55.8%
Median Age
34.8
Avg. Commute
24 min
▼ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,247/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,732/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,732/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,363/yr

What This Means

Glenpool, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B- (67/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 10,163. 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 Glenpool, OK affordable?
Glenpool, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B- (67/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $80,542. Median home value is $206,200.
What is the cost of living in Glenpool?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,391/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,217/mo. Infant childcare $11,247/yr. Median home value $206,200.
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 →