At a Glance
Median Income
$58,407
$37,533 per capita
Home Value
$189,600
Zillow: $220,221
Median Rent
$998/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
949/100K
3,665/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.7% smoking rate
How Tulsa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tulsa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tulsa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tulsa residents earn a median household income of $58,407 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,533. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,643 business establishments, including 1,799 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tulsa is $189,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,221. Median rent is $998/month, with 28.8% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Tulsa reports 949 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 150% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,665/100K. The murder rate is 9.2/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Tulsa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tulsa has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population412,322
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,085/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,407
Per Capita$37,533
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$59,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,600
Rent$998
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$220,221
Housing Units192,244
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent949/100K
Property3,665/100K
Murder9.2/100K
Assault731/100K
Burglary751/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,466/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation728 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Tulsa was founded in 1836.
The median home in Tulsa was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 1,799 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 85 fatal vehicle crashes.