Midwest City

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Midwest City, OK Area Guide

Avg Rent

$803

Population

57,168

Renter Mix

46% Rent

A midwestern city with the Air Force at its heart

Family-Friendly Commuter Suburban Events

Midwest City is a medium-sized suburb located about eight miles east of Downtown Oklahoma City. This planned community sits directly north of Tinker Air Force Base, making it an ideal suburb for military personnel. Most of Midwest City consists of residential neighborhoods holding affordable apartments and single-family homes for rent.

There are many events, celebrations, and places of cultural interest in and around Midwest City. One event is the “Made in Oklahoma Wine, Beer and Food Festival” held annually in May. This event includes a motorcycle show, live music, food, and drinks from local vendors as well as an air show. For military buffs, there is a display of several retired Air Force Fighter Planes located on 29th Street across from the military base. Additional green spaces in town are located along Soldier Creek and provide playgrounds, trails, and picnic facilities. For shopping and dining, South Air Depot Boulevard holds a collection of restaurants, but a large commercial strip sits between Curtis Drive and 29th Street.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$53,270

Average: $67,243

Education

11,416

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

26,513

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Midwest City has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Midwest City, OK is $682 for a studio, $803 for one bedroom, $916 for two bedrooms, and $1,017 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midwest City has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$803/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$1,397/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,404/month
1,269 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Ridgecrest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

271 Students

Soldier Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

910 Students

Cleveland Bailey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

307 Students

Midwest City Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

793 Students

East Side Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

456 Students

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

904 Students

Midwest City Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,046 Students

Jarman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

529 Students

Insight School of Oklahoma Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

166 Students

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,039 Students

Midwest City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,368 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Route 66 Park
  • Oklahoma Railway Museum
  • Oklahoma City Zoo
  • Science Museum Oklahoma
  • Museum of Osteology

Airports

  • Will Rogers World

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Living in Midwest City

Shopping

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The best places to shop in Midwest City are the malls and strip centers closest to the Air Force Base, located in the Air Depot Blvd. and 29th Street area. Located here is a decent variety of places to shop such as Target, JCPenney and Kohl’s. There is also a Lowe’s Home Improvement store, a Home Depot, Wal-Mart, optometrist’s office, shoe stores, and a surprisingly good place to find sushi called Pink Swirl. One may not expect to find great sushi in Midwest City, Oklahoma, but it’s here! There are several major chain restaurants in the same strip on 29th Street such as Chili’s, Old Chicago, Genghis Grill; there is also a wide variety of drive-thru or take out type places such as Chik-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and Panda Express.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.