Woodward

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Woodward, OK Area Guide

Avg Rent

$541

Population

12,631

Renter Mix

37% Rent

Rural tranquility meets urban convenience in this Oklahoma city

Affordable Rural Scenic Quaint

Situated in northwest Oklahoma, Woodward merges historic feel with metropolitan amenities in a charming rural surrounding. Settled in the late 19th century, Woodward has a historic Main Street district and a quaint suburban section that stretches up towards the North Canadian River. There’s a plethora of locally owned businesses along Oklahoma Ave. Polly Anna Cafe is a city staple for breakfast food, and Wagg’s Bar-B-Q will show you what Oklahoma barbecue is all about.

If you’re looking to experience the expanse of wilderness that’s all around Woodward, all you have to do is drive east to Boiling Springs State Park, named for its bubbling hot springs. Despite its location near the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas, Woodward is still relatively accessible thanks to US-412 and US-270, which will carry you to Oklahoma City should you need a getaway.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$50,918

Average: $69,559

Education

2,206

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,890

Workers Employed

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

Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Woodward has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodward, OK is $425 for a studio, $541 for one bedroom, $656 for two bedrooms, and $732 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodward has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$541/month
589 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Cedar Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

235 Students

WOODWARD MS NORTH CAMPUS

Public

Grades K-5

315 Students

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

211 Students

Highland Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

206 Students

Woodward Early Childhood Center

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

Woodward Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

370 Students

Woodward High School

Public

Grades 9-12

728 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boiling Springs State Park

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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.