Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Oklahoma City.
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How much does it cost to live in Oklahoma City?
For relocators asking how much Oklahoma City costs: the housing index sits at 76 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $215,100 and rents near $1,083. Local median income is about $66,702 and unemployment recently ran 4.4% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 22 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 722.2 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 76U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $215,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,083U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $66,702U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 22 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 722.2per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Oklahoma City 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
- 712,919City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $66,702Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year15% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 76ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year24% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $215,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year29% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,083City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year20% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.4%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
- 22 min12% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3424% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 722.2annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)23% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 4091.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)33% above 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
Oklahoma City grew 22.4% from 582,516 in 2010 to 712,919 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Oklahoma City expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Oklahoma City's housing cost index is 76 versus 100 nationally — among the more affordable large markets in this catalog. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($215,100 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,083 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 76 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $215,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,083 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Oklahoma City?
Typical ownership costs center near $215,100, while median gross rent is about $1,083 a month. Against a median household income of $66,702, rent alone is roughly 19% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $215,100
- Median rent $1,083/month
- Median household income $66,702
What is the job market like in Oklahoma City?
County unemployment recently ran 4.4% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Oklahoma City is about $66,702 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $66,702
How long is the typical commute in Oklahoma City?
Average one-way commute time is about 22 minutes, with Walk Score near 34/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 22 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 34/100
Is Oklahoma City safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 722.2 per 100k and property about 4091.6 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 722.2 per 100k
- Property 4091.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Oklahoma City?
Normals show summer highs near 91°F, winter lows near 29°F, about 36.4 inches of rain, and roughly 282 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 29°F
- 36.4 in rain · 282 sunny days
Oklahoma City (pop. 712,919) sits in Oklahoma. Households here report a median income near $66,702; our housing-derived cost index is about 76 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs). Entry home prices around $215,100 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Tornado alley weather and a diversified energy economy shape planning. Roughly 282 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Commutes average near 22 minutes one-way, with walkability near 34/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.4% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 722.2 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Oklahoma City sits in that mid-to-large city band where urban and quieter residential pockets often share one municipal boundary. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Oklahoma City with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Oklahoma City city, 1600000US4055000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Oklahoma 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