Living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oklahoma City · Census data 2020–2024
Oklahoma City has 697,125 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $68,656 (6% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $231,300, the median rent is $1,130/month.
Oklahoma City at a glance
- Population
- 697,125
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $68,656State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $231,300State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,130/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Oklahoma City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Oklahoma City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oklahoma City the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,703 a month in housing costs.
Oklahoma City median household income
The median household income in Oklahoma City is $68,656 and the income per person is $38,370. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Oklahoma City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 306,366
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.45
Oklahoma City demographics
- Population
- 697,125
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 280,065
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oklahoma City ›
Education in Oklahoma City
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Oklahoma City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oklahoma City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Oklahoma City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 697,125 | $68,656 | $231,300 | $1,130 |
| Del City | 21,494 | $46,925 | $126,800 | $1,054 |
| Forest Park | 949 | $103,929 | $289,000 | — |
| Valley Brook | 647 | $47,200 | $72,700 | $904 |
| Nichols Hills | 3,843 | $207,567 | $818,500 | $2,130 |
| Lake Aluma | 105 | $250,001 | $1,163,500 | — |
| Warr Acres | 10,466 | $53,273 | $164,500 | $919 |
| The Village | 9,447 | $77,108 | $211,800 | $1,403 |
| Bethany | 20,560 | $56,591 | $171,600 | $1,071 |
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What is the median household income in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median household income in Oklahoma City is $68,656, 6% 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 Oklahoma City?
The median home value in Oklahoma City is $231,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Oklahoma City?
The median gross rent in Oklahoma City is $1,130 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Oklahoma City, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 15.1%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oklahoma City?
The median age in Oklahoma City is 35.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Oklahoma City?
The average commute to work in Oklahoma City is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oklahoma City?
The unemployment rate in Oklahoma City is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oklahoma City?
34.7% of adults in Oklahoma City 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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