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Living in Bartlesville, OK
Explore Bartlesville and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Bartlesville at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population37,878
Median Household Income$58,869
Median Home Value$167,200
Median Gross Rent$916
Median Age36.8
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home8.0%
Homeownership68.2%
Housing Vacancy11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Bartlesville is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Bartlesville and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Bartlesville
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$167,200
Median Gross Rent$916
Homeownership68.2%
Housing Vacancy11.1%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Bartlesville, OK
Median Household Income$58,869
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home8.0%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Bartlesville and how households are structured
Population37,878
Median Age36.8
Average Household Size2.5
Bartlesville is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Bartlesville
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Bartlesville point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High92.7°F
Average Winter Low21.5°F
Annual Rainfall39.7 in.
Annual Snowfall8.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Bartlesville
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Bartlesville & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Bartlesville spans Osage and Washington counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Bartlesville especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Bartlesville shows a population of about 37,878. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Osage County and Washington County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Bartlesville with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Bartlesville, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.