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Sayre, OK


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Sayre, Oklahoma

Sayre, Oklahoma, in Beckham county, is 85 miles NW of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 120 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 4,114.

The People and Families of Sayre

In Sayre, about 29% of adults are married. Sayre offers a lot of one-person housing.

Approximately 25% of Sayre is non-white. No single racial group represents Sayre, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sayre had a median family income of $30,000. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sayre Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Sayre. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Sayre is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Sayre, 97% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Sayre, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySayre Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySayre Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySayre Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySayre Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sayre Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sayre, OK

Comparing Sayre 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime58

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