Tulsa, Oklahoma
Among the top 1% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 53% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 31% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 6% for walkability
- bottom 2% for property crime
Tulsa is a major city in Oklahoma with about 412,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and air quality. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitecityoftulsa.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.0 in
muggy 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 50% of US places
Home Value$174k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$958better than 45% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 44% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.13%better than 34% of US places
Unemployment5.8%better than 32% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.1 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.7 inbetter than 62% of US places
Sunny Days268 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.9better than 72% of US places
Air Quality29 AQIbetter than 92% of US places
School Quality54.8better than 44% of US places
Violent Crime2998/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Property Crime4312/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Community
Population411,938100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6093rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1641st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.0%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)14.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.3%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)11.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 91% of US places
Walkability12.8/20better than 94% of US places
Airport Distance3 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.3%better than 54% of US places
Amenities Nearby7.62better than 13% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tulsa an affordable place to live?
- Tulsa is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Tulsa?
- The median home value in Tulsa is $174k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Tulsa?
- Median household income in Tulsa is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Tulsa?
- Median gross rent in Tulsa is $958 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Tulsa safe?
- Tulsa is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2998/100k (better than 2%). Property crime is 4312/100k.
- What is the weather like in Tulsa?
- Tulsa averages 83°F in July and 38°F in January, with 43.1 in of annual precipitation and about 268 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Tulsa?
- Public-school quality in Tulsa is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Tulsa?
- The average one-way commute in Tulsa is 19 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)