Avant is a small town of 239 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,250
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Avant stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Avant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Avant city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Avant's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Avant costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Avant, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$61,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Avant's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.7 /100k
Property Crime
1160.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Avant is served primarily by AVANT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Avant, OK
National Avg
School District
AVANT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Avant sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Avant's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Avant roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $61,400 and median rent is $638/month.
Avant's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1160.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Avant are operated by AVANT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Avant, OK has a population of 239, a median household income of $48,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Avant averages 48.6°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Avant, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74001.
The population of Avant, Oklahoma is 239 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Avant: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $61,400, median household income $48,250, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Avant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
