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Owasso, OK


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Owasso, Oklahoma

Owasso, Oklahoma is 11 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is in Tulsa county. The city is part of the Tulsa metro area. The population of Owasso is 18,502.

The People and Families of Owasso

In Owasso, about 67% of adults are married. Owasso, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Owasso had a median family income of $57,078. Owasso is one of the richer cities in Oklahoma. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Owasso. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Owasso political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,355. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Owasso Housing

Of the housing in Owasso, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Owasso than most places in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Owasso, 96% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

Owasso strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyOwasso Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOwasso Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyOwasso Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyOwasso People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOwasso Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Owasso College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Owasso, OK

Comparing Owasso to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men510
Well-Paid Single Women510
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity57
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime45

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