Del City is a small city of 21,682 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,200
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Del City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Del City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Del City 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
Del City's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Del City costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Del City, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$975
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,200
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Del City's violent crime rate is 524.8 per 100,000 residents
— 38% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
524.8 /100k
Property Crime
3148.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Del City is served primarily by MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Del City, OK
National Avg
School District
MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Del City sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Del City's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Del City roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,400 and median rent is $975/month.
Del City's violent crime rate is 524.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3148.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Del City are operated by MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY.
The district has 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Del City, OK has a population of 21,682, a median household income of $48,200, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
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.
Del City averages 49.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Del City, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73115.
The population of Del City, Oklahoma is 21,682 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Del City: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $105,400, median household income $48,200, crime index 143 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Del City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
