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Norman is a mid-sized city of 127,701 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $62,849
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Norman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norman 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
Norman's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norman costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norman, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$224,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,004
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,849
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Norman's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
260.2 /100k
Property Crime
2266.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norman is served primarily by NORMAN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Norman, OK
National Avg
School District
NORMAN
—
Elementary Schools
18
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norman sees average highs of 49.9°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Norman's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norman roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $224,900 and median rent is $1,004/month.
Norman's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2266.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norman are operated by NORMAN.
The district has 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norman, OK has a population of 127,701, a median household income of $62,849, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Norman averages 49.9°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norman, OK is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 73026, 73072, 73071, 73069, 73019, 73070.
The population of Norman, Oklahoma is 127,701 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norman: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $224,900, median household income $62,849, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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