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Is Owasso a Good Place to Live? Owasso, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Owasso ranks #360 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #70 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.9%, #25 of 184) and low poverty (7.3%, #50 of 208), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Owasso by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Owasso's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Owasso?
Owasso's cost of living index is 89.2, 11% below the US level of 100 and #177 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,270/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $319,339, 43% above the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Owasso | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 89.2#177 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $319,339#431 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,396/mo#252 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $243,100#373 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,270/mo#505 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.1x#230 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 19.3%#361 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Owasso housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Owasso is in the Tulsa, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Owasso safe?
Owasso recorded 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 63% below the US rate of 328 and 70% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #183 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #44 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Owasso Police Department. Property crime runs 1,059 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Owasso | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 123#183 of 1,085 | 408 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,059#245 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Owasso?
The median household in Owasso earns $79,036, 5% below the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 2.9% (US 4.3%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Owasso | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $79,036#634 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 2.9%#73 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 7.3%#264 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.9%#254 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Owasso?
The median resident of Owasso is 34 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 34.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #625 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Owasso | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 34 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 34.6%#625 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 63.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Owasso's schools and health?
Owasso's 12 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 18.4 students per teacher and $9,409 spent per pupil. 33.8% of adults are obese and 9.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Owasso | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 80% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 18.4#865 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $9,409#1169 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 33.8%#685 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.4%#278 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.8%#817 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.9%#500 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,255 students are enrolled in Owasso's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Owasso?
The average commute in Owasso is 21.7 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0.1% of workers take transit and 12.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Owasso scores 8.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.4°F and winters 40.8°F, with 41 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Owasso | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 21.7 min#480 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.3%#77 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 78.7% | 76.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 12.9% | 8.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.8#866 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.9 | 28 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 54 | 31.7 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 63.3 | 40.7 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 72.1 | 49.5 | 4.4 |
| May | 79.7 | 59.5 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 88.4 | 68.7 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 93.6 | 73.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 93 | 71.5 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 84.8 | 62.8 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 73.6 | 50.9 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 61.4 | 39.4 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 50.9 | 31.1 | 2.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tulsa International Airport.
| Measure | Owasso | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 61.3°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.4°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 40.8°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 41 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tulsa International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Owasso?
Tulsa County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 51% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tulsa County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Owasso | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 50#854 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#618 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tulsa County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tulsa County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0034% | 83% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0057% | 79% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.1% | 70% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0051% | 70% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0026% | 48% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0069% | 44% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Owasso compare with similar-size cities?
Owasso is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #70 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 40,151.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #360 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 | 21.7 min |
| Florence, SCPop. 40,408 | #1178 | 45.8 | $56,143 | $992/mo | 627 | 18.7 min |
| Lake Oswego, ORPop. 40,381 | #92 | 68.7 | $141,549 | $2,139/mo | 55 | 21.6 min |
| Cape Girardeau, MOPop. 40,344 | #1034 | 49.4 | $55,658 | $876/mo | 467 | 15.9 min |
| New Berlin, WIPop. 40,270 | #152 | 66.1 | $101,091 | $1,426/mo | 47 | 21.7 min |
| Hobbs, NMPop. 40,252 | #1077 | 48.4 | $64,021 | $1,112/mo | 709 | 23.8 min |
| West Fargo, NDPop. 40,094 | #73 | 69.3 | $90,665 | $1,111/mo | 185 | 17.3 min |
| Norwich, CTPop. 39,973 | #541 | 57.4 | $65,024 | $1,253/mo | 215 | 24 min |
| Dover, DEPop. 39,837 | #1203 | 44.9 | $60,199 | $1,344/mo | 847 | 22.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Owasso compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Owasso ranks #4 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 60.8 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 19% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 70% below the statewide rate. Homes are 43% above the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Owasso's score calculated?
Owasso scores 60.8 out of 100, #360 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Owasso. Similar-size median 52.9.
60.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Owasso's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
91.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Owasso. Similar-size median 52.2.
57.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Owasso's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
46.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Owasso's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
78.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Owasso. Similar-size median 46.7.
61.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Owasso. Similar-size median 44.2.
54.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Owasso. Similar-size median 47.3.
47.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Owasso's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
41.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
47.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Owasso's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Owasso has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Owasso
Is Owasso, OK a good place to live?
Owasso ranks #360 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #70 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.9%, #25 of 184) and low poverty (7.3%, #50 of 208), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Owasso?
Owasso's cost of living index is 89.2, 11% below the US level of 100 and #177 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,270/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $319,339, 43% above the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Owasso?
Owasso recorded 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 63% below the US rate of 328 and 70% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #183 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #44 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Owasso Police Department. Property crime runs 1,059 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Owasso?
The median household in Owasso earns $79,036, 5% below the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 2.9% (US 4.3%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Owasso?
Median rent in Owasso is $1,270/mo (Census), #505 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,396/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Owasso?
The typical home value in Owasso is $319,339, up 2.1% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $243,100.
How are the public schools in Owasso?
Owasso's 12 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 18.4 students per teacher and $9,409 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Owasso?
The average commute is 21.7 minutes, #480 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 2.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Owasso?
Owasso averages 61.3°F over the year, 81.4°F in summer and 40.8°F in winter, with 41 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Owasso walkable?
Owasso scores 8.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Owasso at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tulsa County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Owasso?
Tulsa County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 51% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Owasso?
Owasso has 40,151 residents. The median resident of Owasso is 34 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 34.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #625 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Owasso compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Owasso ranks #4 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 60.8 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 19% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 70% below the statewide rate. Homes are 43% above the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Owasso?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Owasso's population of 40,151 are Florence, SC (#1178 overall), Lake Oswego, OR (#92 overall), Cape Girardeau, MO (#1034 overall), New Berlin, WI (#152 overall), and Hobbs, NM (#1077 overall). Owasso is #360.