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Longdale, OK

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 905 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Longdale, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 905 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (73/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $78,750, median home value of $124,800, median rent of per month, and 28.8% 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 $979 per month (studio $736, 1BR $746, 3BR $1,174, 4BR $1,447). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,674 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 Longdale, OK include housing, commute, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.5% and poverty 6.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$78,750
Median household income
Education D
28.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.6x
Home value $124,800 vs income
Commute B+
20 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$979/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$10,674/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$78,750
▲ 27% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,039
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
Poverty Rate
6.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$124,800
▼ 55% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
86.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$979/mo
▼ 18% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$736
1BR
$746
2BR
$979
3BR
$1,174
4BR
$1,447

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
72.0%
Median Age
38.6
Avg. Commute
20 min
▼ 6 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,674/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,219/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,219/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,026/yr

What This Means

Longdale, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 905. This area performs well in housing and commute 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 Longdale, OK affordable?
Longdale, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $78,750. Median home value is $124,800.
What is the cost of living in Longdale?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $979/mo. Infant childcare $10,674/yr. Median home value $124,800.
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 →