Norman, Oklahoma
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Norman.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Norman?
Norman planning snapshot: population 131,010, housing index 79 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog), median home $239,300, median rent $1,064, and income near $65,060. Expect 91°F summer highs, 29°F winter lows, and about 20-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 267.8 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 79U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $239,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,064U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $65,060U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.1%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 20 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 267.8per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Norman compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 131,010City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $65,060Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year17% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 79ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year21% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $239,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year21% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,064City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year21% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.1%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 20 min20% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3229% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 267.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)54% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2612annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)15% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 29°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 36.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 282As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Norman grew 17.6% from 111,402 in 2010 to 131,010 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Norman expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Norman runs 21 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 79 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $239,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,064 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Norman?
Budget first around $1,064/month rent or $239,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $239,300
- Median rent $1,064/month
- Median household income $65,060
What is the job market like in Norman?
Labor-market context for Norman: unemployment 4.1% and median income $65,060. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.1% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $65,060
How long is the typical commute in Norman?
Plan on roughly 20 minutes each way in Norman. Walk Score estimates around 32 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 20 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 32/100
Is Norman safer than similar U.S. cities?
Norman's FBI-derived violent rate (~267.8/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 267.8 per 100k
- Property 2612 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Norman?
Norman's climate profile: 91°F summer peaks, 29°F winter mornings, 36.4" annual rainfall, and 282 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 29°F
- 36.4 in rain · 282 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Norman?
Campus Corner is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Downtown and East Norman once you know your job location.
- Campus Corner
- Downtown
- East Norman
Tornado alley weather and a diversified energy economy shape planning. Roughly 282 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 20 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 32/100. Labor-market readings near 4.1% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 267.8 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
About 131,010 people live in Norman, OK. With median income around $65,060 and a cost index of 79, the market reads among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs. Entry home prices around $239,300 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
If you only tour one corridor, make it Campus Corner; if you have a weekend, contrast it with Downtown and the quieter edges near East Norman. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Norman with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Campus Corner
- Downtown
- East Norman
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Norman city, 1600000US4052500) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Cleveland County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013967 OKLAHOMA CITY WILL ROGERS AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10