Living in Moore, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moore · Census data 2020–2024
Moore has 63,420 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $80,420 (24% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $204,500, the median rent is $1,340/month.
Moore at a glance
- Population
- 63,420
- Median age
- 34.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $80,420State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $204,500State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,340/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Moore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Moore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moore the median home value is $204,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,340 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,552 a month in housing costs.
Moore median household income
The median household income in Moore is $80,420 and the income per person is $37,779. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Moore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,995
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.67
Moore demographics
- Population
- 63,420
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 23,671
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moore ›
Education in Moore
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Moore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Moore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore | 63,420 | $80,420 | $204,500 | $1,340 |
| Valley Brook | 647 | $47,200 | $72,700 | $904 |
| Del City | 21,494 | $46,925 | $126,800 | $1,054 |
| Newcastle | 13,001 | $93,398 | $271,800 | $1,105 |
| Norman | 129,672 | $67,704 | $250,100 | $1,090 |
| Oklahoma City | 697,125 | $68,656 | $231,300 | $1,130 |
| Midwest City | 58,297 | $57,520 | $164,500 | $1,091 |
| Forest Park | 949 | $103,929 | $289,000 | — |
| Spencer | 3,928 | $59,861 | $157,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Moore, OK?
The median household income in Moore is $80,420, 24% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Moore?
The median home value in Moore is $204,500, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Moore?
The median gross rent in Moore is $1,340 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Moore, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Moore?
The median age in Moore is 34.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Moore?
The average commute to work in Moore is 23 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moore?
The unemployment rate in Moore is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moore?
29.1% of adults in Moore have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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