Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Bethany
Bethany, OK Area Guide
Avg Rent
$714
Population
20,537
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A quiet locale on the edge of buzzing Oklahoma City
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Suburban
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Just west of the rapidly growing state capitol, Bethany occupies a quiet, green corner of the Oklahoma City metro. Home to sprawling Eldon Lyon Park and tight-knit Southern Nazarene University, Bethany is a small city full of hidden gems – whether you’re a college student, family, or a tourist cruising down Route 66. Low- and mid-rise apartments and single-family homes ensure this small town has something for every renter.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,932
Average: $66,672
Education
4,538
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,132
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bethany has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bethany, OK is $518 for a studio, $717 for one bedroom, $895 for two bedrooms, and $1,051 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bethany has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$717/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,619/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bethany, OK is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
761 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
323 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
Western Oaks Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
630 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
549 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
656 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
68 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
528 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge
- Dolese Youth Park
- Will Rogers Horticultural Gardens
- Martin Park Nature Center
- Oklahoma City National Memorial
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Will Rogers World
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.