Avg Rent
$939
Population
723,353
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Oklahoma City is a thriving city right at the heart of Oklahoma. The city’s thriving economy is complemented by its exciting nightlife and entertainment options. Downtown is home to the Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Oklahoma City Zoo, two extremely popular family-friendly attractions. The Myriad Gardens also include the Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park production at the Water Stage.
The Oklahoma City Thunder has built a dedicated fan base, and things always get pretty wild around the Chesapeake Arena on game days. The arts community is quite active with galleries, museums, theater productions, and a music scene incorporating everything from underground alternative bands to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.
The city has been expanding in recent years, and Oklahoma City proper is much easier to get around with public transportation than most other cities in the region, including rail service. Oklahoma City is one of the least expensive metropolitan areas in the nation, and rental rates for apartments, condos, and rental houses tend to be very affordable.
On the south end of Paseo, the Uptown District teems with life every weekend.
Scissortail Park’s Skydance Bridge is a stunning piece of architecture in Oklahoma.
Enjoy nature and the greenery of the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
The Oklahoma City Zoo is an educational place for residents.
Come see the amazing sunset against the OKC skyline in Bricktown.
Wildewood locals are just a few miles from the Capitol and don't have to drive far to visit.
Median Household Income
$61,039
Average: $82,410
Education
190,090
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
367,422
Workers Employed
Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Housing Distribution
Oklahoma City has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Oklahoma City, OK is $872 for a studio, $938 for one bedroom, $1,117 for two bedrooms, and $1,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oklahoma City has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
The cost of living in Oklahoma City, OK is 18.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Oklahoma City is 40.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $872 - $1,379. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 3.2% less for utilities, and 14.1% less for transportation.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oklahoma City, OK is for everyday living.
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Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
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Mustang Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
648 Students
Classen School Of Advanced Studies Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
885 Students
Public
Grades K-5
772 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
622 Students
Wayland Bonds Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
603 Students
Classen School Of Advanced Studies Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
885 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
545 Students
Public
Grades K-8
450 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
684 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
459 Students
Classen High School Of Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 9-12
838 Students
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
508 Students
Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College
Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
382 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,569 Students
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† 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.
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