Tulsa, Oklahoma
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Tulsa, OK.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Tulsa, OK?
Tulsa planning snapshot: population 415,154, housing index 68 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog), median home $189,600, median rent $998, and income near $58,407. Expect 92°F summer highs, 30°F winter lows, and about 20-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 986.8 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 68U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $189,600U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $998U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $58,407U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 20 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 986.8per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Tulsa compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (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
- 415,154City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $58,407Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year26% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 68ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year32% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $189,600City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year38% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $998City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year26% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 20 min20% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3913% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 986.8per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)76% above catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 5311.4per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)77% above catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 30°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 41 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 271As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (268)Catalog avg 268
Population trend
Tulsa grew 5.8% from 392,403 in 2010 to 415,154 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Tulsa, OK expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Tulsa runs 32 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 68 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $189,600 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $998 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Tulsa, OK?
Budget first around $998/month rent or $189,600 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 $189,600
- Median rent $998/month
- Median household income $58,407
What is the job market like in Tulsa, OK?
Labor-market context for Tulsa: unemployment 4.6% and median income $58,407. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $58,407
How long is the typical commute in Tulsa, OK?
Plan on roughly 20 minutes each way in Tulsa. Walk Score estimates around 39 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 39/100
Is Tulsa, OK safer than similar U.S. cities?
Tulsa's FBI-derived violent rate (~986.8/100k) sits at or above the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 986.8 per 100k
- Property 5311.4 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Tulsa, OK?
Tulsa's climate profile: 92°F summer peaks, 30°F winter mornings, 41" annual rainfall, and 271 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 92°F
- Winter low 30°F
- 41 in rain · 271 sunny days
Tornado alley weather and a diversified energy economy shape planning. Roughly 271 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 39/100. Labor-market readings near 4.6% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. FBI CIUS Table 8 violent-offense rates run comparatively high (~986.8 per 100k), so block-by-block due diligence is especially important.
About 415,154 people live in Tulsa, OK. With median income around $58,407 and a cost index of 68, the market reads among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs. Entry home prices around $189,600 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Tulsa 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 figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Tulsa with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tulsa city, 1600000US4075000) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Tulsa County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013968 TULSA INTL AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19