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Norman, Oklahoma, in Cleveland county, is 17 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is in the Oklahoma City area. There are 95,694 residents in Norman.
In Norman, about 46% of adults are married.
Males are more numerous in Norman than in most cities.
In 2000, Norman had a median family income of $51,189. Most of the residents of Norman tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Norman.
Norman folks tended to give their money ($42,585) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Norman that were owner-occupied was 55%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Norman, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Norman, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.
Norman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Norman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Norman colleges • Norman travel • Norman mortgages and property.
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