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Crescent is a small town of 1,552 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $50,521
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crescent stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crescent is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crescent city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Crescent's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crescent costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crescent, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$846
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,521
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crescent's violent crime rate is 143.2 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.2 /100k
Property Crime
501.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crescent is served primarily by CRESCENT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crescent, OK
National Avg
School District
CRESCENT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crescent sees average highs of 49.6°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Crescent's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crescent roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,400 and median rent is $846/month.
Crescent's violent crime rate is 143.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 501.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crescent are operated by CRESCENT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crescent, OK has a population of 1,552, a median household income of $50,521, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Crescent averages 49.6°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Crescent, Oklahoma is 1,552 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crescent: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $139,400, median household income $50,521, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crescent side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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