Apartments for rent in Midwest City, OK

Midwest City is a small city in Oklahoma with slightly less than 57,000 residents. Families with young children are a common sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just over 37, skews younger than most cities in Oklahoma. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 58% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $855 a month is roughly the same as the state average.

Averaging about 22 minutes, Midwest City's commute time outperforms around 70% of cities in Oklahoma. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Midwest City residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and public administration. Together, these industries account for 20% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $56,000, Midwest City workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in Oklahoma. Midwest City's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the state average, Midwest City has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (6%). In addition, 9% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.