Cost of Living in Jenks
Jenks's cost of living runs genuinely above Tulsa's own citywide figures, reflecting its real, established suburban identity.
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Learn moreGenuinely higher housing and rent costs
Jenks's typical home value ran approximately $324,109 (up ~3.7% YoY), with average apartment rent running $1,310/month -- both genuinely above Tulsa's own citywide figures.
A genuinely elevated property tax rate
Jenks's own median effective property tax rate ran approximately 1.01% (median bill $3,019), consistent with Tulsa County's own countywide rate ranking among Oklahoma's highest.
A genuinely high combined sales tax
Jenks's own combined sales tax rate ran up to approximately 9.97% in the 74037 ZIP code -- genuinely higher even than Tulsa's own 8.517% combined rate.
Key takeaways
- Jenks's housing costs (~$324,109) and rent (~$1,310/month) run genuinely above Tulsa's own figures.
- Jenks's property tax rate (~1.01%) is genuinely elevated, consistent with Tulsa County's high countywide rate.
- Jenks's combined sales tax (up to ~9.97%) runs genuinely higher even than Tulsa's own rate.
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