At a Glance
Median Income
$66,702
$37,109 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
Zillow: $203,329
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
722/100K
4,092/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
315 sunny days/yr
How Oklahoma City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oklahoma City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oklahoma City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oklahoma City residents earn a median household income of $66,702 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,109. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oklahoma City is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,329. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 29.2% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Oklahoma City reports 722 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,092/100K. The murder rate is 11.4/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Oklahoma City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oklahoma City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population688,693
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,136/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,702
Per Capita$37,109
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,100
Rent$1,083
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$203,329
Housing Units298,877
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent722/100K
Property4,092/100K
Murder11.4/100K
Assault494/100K
Burglary943/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days315/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,207 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations86
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Oklahoma City was founded in 1889.
The median home in Oklahoma City was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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