At a Glance
Median Income
$65,060
$37,897 per capita
Home Value
$239,300
Zillow: $263,046
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,294/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.3% smoking rate
How Norman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norman 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
Norman residents earn a median household income of $65,060 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,897. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,371 business establishments, including 593 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norman is $239,300 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,046. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 30.5% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Norman reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,294/100K. The murder rate is 0.8/100K.
Education
46.2% of adults in Norman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norman has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population128,714
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,060
Per Capita$37,897
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$12,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,300
Rent$1,064
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$263,046
Housing Units55,346
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,294/100K
Murder0.8/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary354/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,690/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Norman was founded in 1889.
The median home in Norman was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 593 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.