Apartments for rent in Stillwater, OK

Stillwater is a small city in Oklahoma with just under 49,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) make up a larger portion of the population here (41%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find a surplus of peers, while middle-aged professionals feature less prominently in the demographics. The city ranks as the fifth-youngest municipality in the state with an average age of just over 31. The majority of Stillwater residents rent, and 36% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $874 per month is just above the state average.

Averaging about 17 minutes, Stillwater's commute time is quicker than the Oklahoma average of about 22 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, opted for by 39% of workers, while public transit isn't used extensively. Relatively few commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

There are three primary industries in Stillwater: education, retail, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 28% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Stillwater workers take home an average annual income of just under $50K, less than the average Oklahoma resident. Stillwater's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Stillwater has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Further, 11% have a Bachelor's degree.