Living in Norman, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norman · Census data 2020–2024
Norman has 129,672 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $67,704 (4% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $250,100, the median rent is $1,090/month.
Norman at a glance
- Population
- 129,672
- Median age
- 32.5State: 37
- Median household income
- $67,704State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $250,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,090/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Norman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Oklahoma median.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Norman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norman the median home value is $250,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,720 a month in housing costs.
Norman median household income
The median household income in Norman is $67,704 and the income per person is $38,809. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Norman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56,665
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.30
Norman demographics
- Population
- 129,672
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 52,748
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norman ›
Education in Norman
45.9% of adults 25 and older in Norman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norman
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Norman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman | 129,672 | $67,704 | $250,100 | $1,090 |
| Noble | 7,493 | $81,739 | $190,200 | $1,038 |
| Moore | 63,420 | $80,420 | $204,500 | $1,340 |
| Slaughterville | 4,251 | $72,944 | $219,400 | $1,014 |
| Goldsby | 3,085 | $103,333 | $399,000 | $645 |
| Etowah | 138 | $55,313 | $120,000 | — |
| Valley Brook | 647 | $47,200 | $72,700 | $904 |
| Pink | 2,206 | $72,396 | $136,700 | $900 |
| Newcastle | 13,001 | $93,398 | $271,800 | $1,105 |
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What is the median household income in Norman, OK?
The median household income in Norman is $67,704, 4% 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 Norman?
The median home value in Norman is $250,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Norman?
The median gross rent in Norman is $1,090 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Norman, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Oklahoma median. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Norman?
The median age in Norman is 32.5 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Norman?
The average commute to work in Norman is 23 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norman?
The unemployment rate in Norman is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norman?
45.9% of adults in Norman 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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