Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (19) A+
Gray Owl Coffee
Coffee Shop
Michelangelos Coffee and Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Boom-a-rang Diner
Coffee Shop
Crimson and Whipped Cream
Coffee Shop
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Coffee Shop
Second Wind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Old School Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Earth Cafe and Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Bookmark
Coffee Shop
Stella Nova
Coffee Shop
Donut King
Coffee Shop
Forward Foods
Coffee Shop
Penny Hill Deli & Subs
Coffee Shop
Loot & XP Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Teapioca
Coffee Shop
The Flying Cow Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Sooner Theatre
Theatre Arts
Moore-Lindsay Historical House
Museum
Ampitheatre
Theatre Arts
Sugers
Nightclub
Fred Jones Jr. Art Center
Theatre Arts
Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art
Museum
Reynolds Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Nancy O’Brian Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Museum
Westwood Water Park
Water Park
L. Dale Mitchell Park
Stadium
Lloyd Noble Center
Stadium
Regal Spotlight 14
Cinema
AMC Robinson Crossing 6
Cinema
Food and Drink (96) A-
Red Brick Bar
Bar
The Garage
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Cellar Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Braum's
Fast Food
The Deli
Bar
Kong's Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sideline Bar & Grill
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
O'Connell's Irish Pub & Grille
Bar
Logie's
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Louie's Too
Bar
The Porch
Bar
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
Senior Citizens Center
Community Centre
Family Life Center
Gym
Lexington Crossing Welcome Center
Community Centre
Huston Huffman Physical Fitness Center
Gym
Cleveland County Family YMCA
Gym
Downtown Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
KODA Crossfit Norman
Gym
Groceries (17) F
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Homeland
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Smart Saver
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Homeland
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Crest Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Homeland
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (175) A+
Legacy Trail Park
Park
Legacy Trail Park
Park
June Benson Park
Park
McGeorge Park
Park
Ruth Updegraff Park
Park
Legacy Trail Park
Park
Legacy Trail Park
Park
Andrews Park
Park
Andrews Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Playground
Kiwanis Park
Park
Eastwood Park
Park
Frances Cate Park
Park
Eastwood Park
Park
Tull’s Park
Park
North Oval
Park
Earl Sneed Park
Park
Reunion Park
Park
North Oval
Park
Lions Park
Park
Griffin Community Park
Park
Woodslawn Park
Park
Woodslawn Park
Park
South Oval
Park
Shops (78) A-
Robinson's Repurposed
Furniture
H & M Food Mart
Convenience Store
University Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Betty Lou's
Florist
University of Oklahoma Book Store
Books
Al's Bicycles
Bicycle
Uptown Cheapskate
Clothing
Buchanan Bicycles
Bicycle
Savvy
Clothing
Sunshine Super Store
Convenience Store
Balfour of Norman
Gift Shop
Campus Corner Market
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Norman Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Xcetera
Convenience Store
Sooner Food and Gas
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Mr. C's
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Mane Man
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Norman.
Public Transit Stops (130)
Stops & Stations
A+
Peters/Comanche (County Courthouse)
Bus Stop
Findlay/Gray
Bus Stop
Peters/Tonhawa
Bus Stop
Peters/Symmes (Senior Center)
Bus Stop
Norman
Transit Station
Main/Cockrel
Bus Stop
Peters/Hughbert
Bus Stop
Webster/Main (northbound)
Bus Stop
Webster/Main (southbound)
Bus Stop
Norman Public Library
Bus Stop
Webster/Eufaula (southbound)
Bus Stop
Webster/Apache (northbound)
Bus Stop
Webster/Apache (southbound)
Bus Stop
Peters/Johnson
Bus Stop
Jenkins/Duffy
Bus Stop
University/Symmes
Bus Stop
Findlay/Oliver (Norman Regional Hospital)
Bus Stop
Duffy/Asp (Campus Corner)
Bus Stop
Main/Park
Bus Stop
Main/State (Griffin Hospital)
Bus Stop
Robinson/Porter
Bus Stop
Main/Lahoma
Bus Stop
Jenkins/Boyd
Bus Stop
Jenkins/Felgar (Sarkeys Energy Center
Bus Stop
University/Boyd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Norman is 94/100 - which is 9% higher than Oklahoma.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime C-

Norman crime rates are 3,056 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Oklahoma
Property Crime
2,752 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
303 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment C

The median income in Norman is $58,111 - which is 21% higher than Oklahoma.
Med. Household Income
$58,111
D
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (40)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Dave's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Norman Police Department
Police
Norman Regional Hospital
Hospital
NRH EMSSTAT
Ambulance Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Robinson Medical Plaza
Hospital
Griffin Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Dental Depot
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Urgent Care Access Medical Center
Clinic
Goddard Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sooner Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lifetime Dental
Dentist
Norman Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Dental Design Studio
Dentist
Norman Periodontics and Dental Implants
Dentist
University of Oklahoma Police Department
Police
Norman EMSSTAT
Ambulance Station
Norman Fire Station Number 9
Fire Station
Passport Health Norman Travel Clinic
Clinic
Wise Eye Associates
Doctor
The Joint Chiropractic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Norman home prices are $184,300 - which is 52% higher than Oklahoma
Home Price
$184,300
B
Home Appreciation Rate
11%
A-
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools C

The Norman graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than Oklahoma
School Test Scores
38%
F
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B
Elementary Schools (33) A+
Longfellow Ms
Jefferson Es
Trinity Lutheran School
Wilson Es
Children'S House Of Norman
Lincoln Es
Dimensions Academy
Gingerbread Nursery School
Le Monde International Schl
Adams Es
Mckinley Es
Rose Rock School
Kennedy Es
Jackson Es
Eisenhower Es
Cleveland Es
Madison Es
Irving Ms
Alcott Ms
Whittier Ms
Monroe Es
Ronald Reagan Es
Southwind Montessori
Terra Verde Discovery School
Truman Es
High Schools (4) F
Dimensions Academy
Norman Hs
Norman North Hs
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ratings C+

Norman has an overall rating of 65% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
D+
User Surveys (19)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Norman is a very nice community 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2021) I have lived all over the US and extended stays in foreign countries. If you had told me earlier in life I would end up in Oklahoma I would have scoffed. I spent 5 years in Norman working in OKC and earning advanced degree at OU. I left to follow career advancement including CA ( ...Read More for the 3rd time...sigh). I decided to return and make this my last stop in life. I’m glad I did. OU is a wonderful school (I’ve attended two other flagship state universities). OU’s presence obviously looms large, enriching the community in myriad ways. The politics are moderate, unlike the rest of the state which is permeated with fanatical, ignorant, nut jobs. Ignore them. Norman cares about its community, passing bonds to improve its water system, library, animal shelter, schools, sidewalks, and much more. It has an excellent bus system and paratransit service for disabled. Education K-12 is first rate. There are diverse grocery stores with choices for everyone. All the shopping needed in big new development along I-35. People are generally friendly. If you want to prowl around late night OKC is 20 minutes away. I hope the absurd oversupply of marijuana shops will dwindle. I noticed they are everywhere since returning. Read Less
It is Oklahoma 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 25, 2019) Moved here a year ago and it's awful neighbors call the police constantly everyone nosy it's a mental health capital the docs here got people walking around medicated up like zombies you cant have a dog if it barks when it plays in yard and trains all the time weird hours lots of ...Read More drug addicts and people up and down the alleys all night but cops dont get called on them anyway beware of norman beware of Oklahoma want to stay out of trouble stay out of Oklahoma Read Less
Norman, OK - A Great First Impression of Oklahoma! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) I have never visited Oklahoma before which is why I was unsure what to expect in late 2009 when my wife and I went to visit friends in Norman, OK. Luckily we left with an outstanding first impression of positive thoughts of Norman.

Norman is a great city with plenty of things to
...Read More do and attractions to see. My favorite thing was the Westwood Park which is an excellent entertainment center featuring an 18 hole golf course, state of the art Tennis are and a really great water park. It makes a good stop for the family, the casual golfer or just about anyone else!

The city of Norman has other great attractions to offer than just Westwood Park. Some of the other things included a great bike trail, the Veteran's Memorial and of course an outstanding mall to get some shopping done! There are some decent restaurant options in Norman but I stuck to the national chains which seemed to be the best bet! Nightlife in Norman isn't amazing but there are a few clubs and bars that have a full crowd on the weekends. I would recommend making a weekend stay or more in Norman to enjoy the great scenery and entertainment. Read Less
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Norman, OK - A Great First Impression of Oklahoma! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) I have never visited Oklahoma before which is why I was unsure what to expect in late 2009 when my wife and I went to visit friends in Norman, OK. Luckily we left with an outstanding first impression of positive thoughts of Norman.

Norman is a great city with plenty of things to
...Read More do and attractions to see. My favorite thing was the Westwood Park which is an excellent entertainment center featuring an 18 hole golf course, state of the art Tennis are and a really great water park. It makes a good stop for the family, the casual golfer or just about anyone else!

The city of Norman has other great attractions to offer than just Westwood Park. Some of the other things included a great bike trail, the Veteran's Memorial and of course an outstanding mall to get some shopping done! There are some decent restaurant options in Norman but I stuck to the national chains which seemed to be the best bet! Nightlife in Norman isn't amazing but there are a few clubs and bars that have a full crowd on the weekends. I would recommend making a weekend stay or more in Norman to enjoy the great scenery and entertainment. Read Less

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      Norman, OK

      Oklahoma is known for a couple of things, and when most people think about the state, they think about the wing sweeping down the plains and the Sooners streaking down the field to score a touchdown. People who choose to call Norman home can see plenty of both of these things as the city is home to the University of Oklahoma and wide open spaces like Lake Thunderbird. With a population that is over 100,000, the size of the city almost doubles on a Saturday afternoon in the fall when Memorial Stadium is packed with rabid Sooner fans.

      If you are not into football, the University also has an amazing fine arts program that puts on presentations throughout the year. The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum should be a mandatory first stop for anyone who is new to the state or the city since it will help you get acclimated to all things Oklahoma in a hurry. Norman is an attractive area for families to call home since home prices are extremely affordable and the local education system is among the best in the entire state. Norman schools are typically recognized for their excellence educational opportunities.

      Some of the most popular areas of Norman include: University, Little Axe, Campus Corner and Miller. As you can tell, this is first and foremost a college town, and the University of Oklahoma campus is one of the best areas in the city to go for an evening stroll when the temperatures start to drop. While there are a lot of students who are attending the university throughout the year, it is still extremely easy to get a reservation at one of the city's top dining establishments. Traffic is very light in the city, and there are even public transit options available through the city's EMBARK transportation system. While Oklahoma City offers a more robust network of routes, Norman's relatively small size makes it easy to get around the city.

      Speaking of Oklahoma City, many people hop on I-35 to commute to the city each day for work as it is only a 15 - 20 minute drive. Oklahoma City is one of the places that locals in Norman go when they are looking for big city living and nightlife options.

      Living in a college town offers a unique experience for parents and children since a college education is something that is on a child's mind from a young age. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why Norman has such a strong education system and is such a popular place to call home for young doctors and lawyers. Owning a home in Norman offers an affordable lifestyle with access to great shopping and entertainment.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Norman? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Legacy Trail Park
      Legacy Trail Park
      June Benson Park
      McGeorge Park
      Ruth Updegraff Park
      Legacy Trail Park
      Legacy Trail Park
      Andrews Park

      Entertainment

      Sooner Theatre
      Moore-Lindsay Historical House
      Ampitheatre
      Sugers
      Fred Jones Jr. Art Center
      Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art
      Reynolds Performing Arts Center
      Fine Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Red Brick Bar
      The Garage
      Sonic
      Cellar Wine & Spirits
      Braum's
      The Deli
      Kong's Tavern
      McDonald's

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Norman? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Norman.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Norman a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Griffin Memorial Hospital
      Robinson Medical Plaza
      Norman Regional Healthplex
      Norman Regional HealthPlex
      Norman Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Central Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Wise Eye Associates
      Perinatal Center Oklahoma
      Goddard Health Center