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Living in
Mustang.
About
Life in Mustang
Living in Mustang means accepting your role as part of the Oklahoma City bedroom community ecosystem—and honestly, for many people, that's exactly the appeal. You're getting suburban stability with a 28-minute commute to the city's job market, where you can actually afford to buy a home; the median house price sits around $239,200, and three-quarters of residents own rather than rent, which speaks to the kind of financial breathing room many families are looking for. The job market itself leans heavily on the fact that most people work elsewhere, but the local unemployment rate of 2.7% suggests those who need work locally can find it, and you've got the entire Oklahoma City metro at your back door for serious career opportunities.
Mustang at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+23.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mustang: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mustang, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.6%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.3%
of households
Married Couples
57.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
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 27% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Mustang
In Mustang, rent runs 27% above the OK average, and home values are 20% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,269
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $278,310 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Mustang and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Canadian County, which includes Mustang, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Mustang: Canadian County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Canadian County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Mustang 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
Commute26.4 min avg
How Mustang residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mustang, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mustang runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
103.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
843.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mustang Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Canadian County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Canadian County, which includes Mustang, the most common type is hail, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Hail | $28,000 |
| 2024 | 30 | Heat | $212,000 |
| 2023 | 41 | Heat | $722,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Drought | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Hail | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Hail | $414,500 |
| 2018 | 22 | Drought | $45,000 |
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.
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Canadian County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Canadian County, which includes Mustang, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
Canadian County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mustang 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
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
83
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 Mustang
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mustang's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Yukon
Community Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Oklahoma City
The Children's Center, Inc.
Childrens · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Bethany
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.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mustang
Mustang's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mustang (within 15 miles)
Oklahoma City Community College
8.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,758 students · in-state tuition $4,059 · 18% graduate · median earnings $41,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
9.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,514 students · in-state tuition $3,853 · 23% graduate · median earnings $44,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America Christian University
8.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $22,356 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,785 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,514 students · in-state tuition $35,648 · 70% graduate · median earnings $62,267 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,455 students · in-state tuition $32,750 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,257 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,214 students · 94% graduate · median earnings $66,905 (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, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mustang
Mustang has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
13 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mustang
Mustang Public Library
1201 N. Mustang Rd., Mustang
Cities Near Mustang
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mustang?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mustang FAQ
Is Mustang, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Mustang's median rent is $1,287/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $87,844/year. Median home value is $239,200.
Is Mustang, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Mustang's violent crime rate was 104 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 843 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mustang, Oklahoma?⌄
Canadian County, which includes Mustang, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mustang, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Mustang is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,287/month and median household income is $87,844/year. The median home value is $239,200. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mustang, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Mustang is 26 minutes, which is about 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