At a Glance
Median Income
$75,313
$35,997 per capita
Home Value
$153,000
Zillow: $221,378
Median Rent
$788/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
18.8% smoking rate
How Bray Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bray's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bray a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bray residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,997. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bray is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,378. Median rent is $788/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
8.8% of adults in Bray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bray has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,002
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$35,997
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,927M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$788
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$221,378
Housing Units499
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bray was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.