Norman, Oklahoma
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 58% of US places
- top 9% for airport distance
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 8% for property crime
Norman is a city in Oklahoma with about 128,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in1.7 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 45% of US places
Home Value$225k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 48% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.45%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment5.8%better than 33% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.6 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.1 inbetter than 69% of US places
Sunny Days248 daysbetter than 66% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 30% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.1better than 43% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 16% of US places
School Quality37.3better than 11% of US places
Violent Crime1223/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Property Crime2782/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population127,70199th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.011th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4478th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.9%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.6%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.6%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)12.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 71% of US places
Walkability6.2/20better than 43% of US places
Airport Distance17 mibetter than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby6.50better than 13% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Norman an affordable place to live?
- Norman is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 45% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Norman?
- The median home value in Norman is $225k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Norman?
- Median household income in Norman is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Norman?
- Median gross rent in Norman is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Norman safe?
- Norman is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1223/100k (better than 26%). Property crime is 2782/100k.
- What is the weather like in Norman?
- Norman averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 37.6 in of annual precipitation and about 248 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Norman?
- Public-school quality in Norman is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Norman?
- The average one-way commute in Norman is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)