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Oklahoma City
  • City in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Oklahoma County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Oklahoma City is a city in Oklahoma with a population of 673,183. Oklahoma City is in Oklahoma County and is one of the best places to live in Oklahoma. Living in Oklahoma City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oklahoma City there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Oklahoma City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Oklahoma City are above average.
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    Population
    673,183
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $168,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $933
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      453.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      81.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      96.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      949.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,338.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      569.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Oklahoma City

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,679
    National
    $69,021
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