Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Tulsa, OK
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$917
Population
424,414
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Modern urban sophistication with a dash of old-school roughneck spirit.
Affordable
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College
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Bike-Friendly
Welcome to Tulsa, where Southern hospitality meets Midwestern warmth. Home to over 413,000 residents, Tulsa offers everything from urban living to suburban comfort. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $889, showing a 2.2% annual increase. Housing options span from downtown lofts in the Blue Dome District to apartment communities throughout South Tulsa. The historic Brookside neighborhood features tree-lined streets with apartments near local shops and restaurants.
Tulsa's cultural landscape includes the Philbrook Museum of Art, set in a stunning Italian Renaissance villa, and the Woody Guthrie Center in the Arts District. The city showcases one of America's finest collections of Art Deco architecture, with examples like the Boston Avenue Methodist Church and the Mid-Continent Tower. Outdoor recreation abounds along the River Parks trail system beside the Arkansas River and throughout the 300-acre Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area. The 66-acre Gathering Place park offers year-round activities and events. The presence of the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University enriches the community's educational opportunities. The city's oil industry heritage, symbolized by the towering Golden Driller statue, continues alongside growing aerospace, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Explore the City
People in The Big Dam Party event navigate their raft through the river.
The Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University are a popular tourist stop in Kensington.
Cherry Street comes to life at night for dining and entertainment near Maple Ridge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,193
Average: $75,736
Education
112,181
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
209,793
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Tulsa, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Tulsa, OK is $758 for a studio, $919 for one bedroom, $1,154 for two bedrooms, and $1,677 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tulsa has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$919/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$1,775/month
1,439 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,309/month
648 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tulsa, OK is 16.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tulsa is 35.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $758 - $1,677. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 1.4% less for utilities, and 12.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tulsa, OK is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
580 Students
Henry Zarrow International School
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
482 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
405 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
387 Students
Edison Preparatory Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
910 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
631 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
635 Students
KIPP Tulsa Academy College Prep
Public
Grades K-8
353 Students
Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
240 Students
Booker T. Washington High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,323 Students
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,083 Students
Dove Science Academy Tulsa High School
Public
Grades 9-12
348 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,477 Students
Tulsa Honor Academy High School
Public
Grades 9-12
609 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oxley Nature Center
- Tulsa Zoo
- Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
- Gathering Place
- Redbud Valley Nature Preserve
Airports
- Tulsa International
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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 June 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.