About
Life in Del City
If you're seriously considering a move here, know that Del City is fundamentally a bedroom community tied to Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base—and that's actually its biggest selling point. The proximity to I-40 and I-35 means your commute into the city or to major employers is typically around 20 minutes, which feels manageable compared to sprawl further out. Housing is genuinely affordable with median home values around $126,800 and median rent near $1,054 a month, so your paycheck stretches further than in most metro areas.
Del City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
86.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Del City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Del City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.8%), and 8.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
33.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OK
Rent, home values, and income in Del City
In Del City, home values are 37% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,120
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $137,868 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above OK average
Unemployment in Del City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Del City is 0.8 percentage points higher than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Del City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Oklahoma City, OK metro area
Commute20.1 min avg
How Del City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Del City, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 157% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Del City runs 157% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
846.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,850.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Del City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 51 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oklahoma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oklahoma County, which includes Del City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 51 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | Hail | $8.1M |
| 2024 | 43 | Heat | $56.1M |
| 2023 | 55 | Hail | $2.5M |
| 2022 | 37 | Drought | $108,000 |
| 2021 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,000 |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | $246,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Del City is about 3% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oklahoma County, which includes Del City, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
176
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Del City is about 3% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Del City has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.2"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
Hot Days/Year
69
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 1.32" |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 1.42" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 2.55" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 3.60" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.31" |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 3.59" |
| Aug | 92°F | 69°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.72" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.32" |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 1.68" |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 1.79" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Del City
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Del City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Midwest City
Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Oklahoma City
O U Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Oklahoma City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Del City
Del City's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Del City (within 15 miles)
University of Central Oklahoma
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,170 students · in-state tuition $9,043 · 44% graduate · median earnings $51,263 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma City Community College
8.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,758 students · in-state tuition $4,059 · 18% graduate · median earnings $41,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,953 students · in-state tuition $5,144 · 17% graduate · median earnings $41,703 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
8.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,514 students · in-state tuition $3,853 · 23% graduate · median earnings $44,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,885 students · in-state tuition $28,200 · 58% graduate · median earnings $55,959 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America Christian University
10.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $22,356 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,785 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Del City
Del City has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
5 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Del City
Del City Library
4509 Se 15th Street, Del City
Cities Near Del City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Del City FAQ
Is Del City, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Del City's median rent is $1,054/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $46,925/year. Median home value is $126,800.
Is Del City, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Del City's violent crime rate was 847 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3850 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Del City, Oklahoma?⌄
Del City has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Del City, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Del City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,054/month and median household income is $46,925/year. The median home value is $126,800. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Del City, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Del City is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from