Brent is a small town of 693 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $59,643
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brent stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brent is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brent 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: 85.1
Brent's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brent costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brent, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Brent's violent crime rate is 389.7 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
389.7 /100k
Property Crime
1549.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brent is served primarily by GANS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brent, OK
National Avg
School District
GANS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brent sees average highs of 47.9°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Brent's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brent roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Brent's violent crime rate is 389.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1549.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brent are operated by GANS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brent, OK has a population of 693, a median household income of $59,643, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Brent averages 47.9°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brent, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74936.
The population of Brent, Oklahoma is 693 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brent: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $133,300, median household income $59,643, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brent side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.