Mustang is a small city of 20,518 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $84,162
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mustang stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mustang is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mustang 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
Mustang's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mustang costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mustang, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$212,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,147
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,162
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mustang's violent crime rate is 139.2 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.2 /100k
Property Crime
667.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mustang is served primarily by MUSTANG.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mustang, OK
National Avg
School District
MUSTANG
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mustang sees average highs of 49.3°F in January
and 93.1°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Mustang's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mustang roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $212,200 and median rent is $1,147/month.
Mustang's violent crime rate is 139.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 667.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mustang are operated by MUSTANG.
The district has 8 elementary, 6 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mustang, OK has a population of 20,518, a median household income of $84,162, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Mustang averages 49.3°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Mustang, Oklahoma is 20,518 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mustang: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $212,200, median household income $84,162, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mustang side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.