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Commerce, OK


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Commerce, Oklahoma

Commerce, Oklahoma, in Ottawa county, is 72 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 82 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is home to some 2,645 residents.

The People and Families of Commerce

In Commerce, about 53% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Commerce had a median family income of $30,547.

Commerce Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Commerce was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Commerce, 95% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

Of Note

High Points

Commerce strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCommerce Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Commerce Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Commerce Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Commerce Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Commerce Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Commerce, OK

Comparing Commerce to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime45
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