The Town FilesNorman, Oklahoma
City in Cleveland County · population 128,026 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $250,100
- Household income
- $67,704
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 78
- Median age
- 32.5
Norman is a city of 128,026 people in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $250,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 98% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 97% of Oklahoma towns.
How Norman ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norman is worth $250,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $67,704, which is more affordable than 6% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,090 a month. 53.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norman | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,090 | $830 |
| Median household income | $67,704 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Norman
| People | Norman | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Norman
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
78 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norman since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on May 20, 2013 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 24. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 27 deaths and 342 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 8, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 443 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on May 4, 2020.
Severe weather in Cleveland County since 1996
Cleveland County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4950: Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5563: East Thunderbird Fire |
| April 24, 2023 | Tornado | DR-4706: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Cleveland County
Cleveland County had 91,353 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,153 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Norman itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Norman
30 public schools with 17,553 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAN NORTH HS | 9-12 | 2,369 | 19.9 |
| NORMAN HS | 9-12 | 2,132 | 20.1 |
| WHITTIER MS | 6-8 | 1,094 | 18.9 |
| IRVING MS | 6-8 | 734 | 16.0 |
| LONGFELLOW MS | 6-8 | 728 | 18.2 |
| ALCOTT MS | 6-8 | 712 | 16.6 |
| ROOSEVELT ES | PK-5 | 615 | 15.8 |
| EISENHOWER ES | PK-5 | 595 | 17.0 |
| LITTLE AXE ES | PK-5 | 563 | 14.4 |
| RONALD REAGAN ES | PK-5 | 541 | 15.0 |
| ADAMS ES | PK-5 | 507 | 15.8 |
| CLEVELAND ES | PK-5 | 506 | 14.5 |
Towns near Norman
- Noble, OK7.4 mi · 6,985 people · home $190,200
- Moore, OK9.5 mi · 62,793 people · home $204,500
- Slaughterville, OK10.7 mi · 4,163 people · home $219,400
- Goldsby, OK11.3 mi · 2,694 people · home $399,000
- Newcastle, OK14.1 mi · 10,984 people · home $271,800
- Purcell, OK15.1 mi · 6,651 people · home $171,600
- Midwest City, OK15.2 mi · 58,409 people · home $164,500
- Del City, OK15.3 mi · 21,822 people · home $126,800
Norman questions
Is Norman, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norman scores better for retirees than 25% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 3%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Norman?
The median owner-occupied home in Norman is valued at $250,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,704, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,090 a month.
What is the weather like in Norman?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Norman get tornadoes?
78 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)