Spencer

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Spencer, OK Area Guide

A budget-friendly suburb of Oklahoma’s state capital

Affordable Rural Diverse Community Peaceful Commuter

Spencer is a small town in Oklahoma offering a laid-back lifestyle, affordable housing, and plenty of open land. Spacious lots, cozy homes, and winding suburban streets define this peaceful suburb of Oklahoma City. Residents who plan to commute into this capital city will have a commute distance of just 11 miles. 36th Street and Interstate 35 will be at your service for this quick commute.

Spencer is home to several small businesses and attractions, including Mary’s Swap Meet off of 23rd Street. Though Spencer is mainly residential, everything that makes Oklahoma City so grand is within reach. After you find your affordable apartment in Spencer, check out some nearby attractions like the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, the Myriad Botanical Gardens, Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Oklahoma State Capitol, and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$52,266

Average: $59,833

Education

693

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,842

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Spencer has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Spencer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

410 Students

Green Pastures Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

253 Students

Star Spencer High School

Public

Grades 9-12

378 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Route 66 Park
  • Oklahoma Railway Museum
  • Oklahoma City Zoo
  • Science Museum Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial

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.