Area facts

Moore

Moore, Oklahoma by the numbers, from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Population
63,420
Median home value
$204,500
Median year homes were built
1987
Size
22.1 square miles

Where Moore is

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Moore compared with the other areas we serve

Moore had about 63,420 people in the 2020-2024 Census estimates, the 4th largest of the 13 areas on our map, spread over 22.1 square miles.

That is about 2,870 people per square mile, 150% more than Oklahoma City's 1,148.

The median home value is $204,500, 12% below Oklahoma City's $231,300 and the 9th highest of the 13.

The typical home here was built in 1987, about 39 years ago, which puts Moore 9th oldest of the 13 by home age.

The areas closest to Moore in median home value are Yukon ($198,900) and Jones ($219,300).

By land area it sits near Midwest City (24.3 square miles) and Guthrie (18 square miles).

For the schools in this part of the metro, see the Moore Public Schools page.

What to know about Moore

Moore is in Cleveland County, between Oklahoma City and Norman, with Norman along its southern edge.

Moore is in Cleveland County, which is one of the four counties we work in. See Cleveland County.

Homes here are in Moore Public Schools, which had about 23,567 students across 34 schools (grades Pre-K-12) in 2024-25. We confirm the assigned school for any home before you decide.

Places on our Moore guide include Belmar Golf Club, Moore Golf Course, Moore Public Library, Central Park, Lake Woods Nature Park, and Veterans Memorial Park.

Moore Public Schools schools include Apple Creek ES, Briarwood ES, Brink Jhs, Broadmoore ES, Bryant ES, Central ES, Central Jhs, Earlywine ES, Eastlake ES, Fairview ES, Fisher ES, Heritage Trails ES, Highland East Jhs, Highland West Jhs.

Restaurants and cafes on our Moore map include bahama bucks, Baskin-Robbins, Black Bear Diner, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Chili's, GangNam Korean BBQ, Grandys, Great Himalayan Indian Cuisine, IHOP, Mazzio's Italian Eatery.

For shopping and groceries, the map lists ALDI, City of Moore Farmers' Market, Costco, Crest Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Supermercados Morelos, Burlington, Carter's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dollar General.

Parks and open space on the map: 5th & Markwell Park, Apple Valley Park, Aquatic Center, Arbor Gardens, Buck Thomas Park, Central Park, Cottonwood Park, Fairmoore Park.

Things to do, from libraries and museums to theaters, golf and fitness: Moore Public Library, Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre, Yellow Rose Theater, Adelante Dance Studio, Belmar Golf Club, Gold's Gym, Goldfish Swim School, Moore Warren Theatre, Regal Warren Moore, Royal Bavaria.

On our Moore map, by category: parks 21, arts and culture 3, recreation 10, restaurants 20, grocery 9, shopping 29, entertainment 4. Open the Moore guide.

History

  • Railroad tracks reached the area in 1886 and 1887, and the land was part of the Unassigned Lands until the Land Run of 1889.
  • The railway first called its watering stop Verbeck. The later name is tied to railroad employee Al Moore, who reportedly lived in a boxcar there.
  • A post office opened in May 1889 and the town incorporated in 1893.
  • An interurban line connected Oklahoma City to Moore starting in 1910, and the town stayed largely rural until the 1960s.
  • A major tornado struck the city on May 20, 2013.

Getting around

  • Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 77 run through the city limits.
  • State Highway 37 runs through the area.
  • The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History places Moore about nine miles south of Oklahoma City.

Things to do

  • Central Park, at 700 S Broadway Ave, is a city park and the home base of Parks and Recreation.
  • The Station Recreation and Aquatic Center offers recreation programs and swimming.
  • Veterans Memorial Park hosts the city's Veterans Day ceremony each November.
  • The city parks department also lists a sports complex, a dog park, playgrounds and splash pads.

The city

  • Moore is in Cleveland County.
  • The city website lists a City Council, a City Manager and a City Charter.

Schools

  • Moore Public Schools is the district based in Moore. Its site lists 35 school sites.
  • The district lists three high schools: Moore High, Southmoore High and Westmoore High.
  • Confirm which district serves a specific address with the district before relying on a boundary.

Services

  • The city's Public Utilities department provides water and sewer service, per the city site.
  • The city's Public Works Sanitation division handles household trash pickup in city carts, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday routes.
  • Each residence gets two free big-trash pickups a year when scheduled with Public Works.
  • The city lists its own Police, Fire and 911 Center departments.

Nearby: Oklahoma City and Norman.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 estimates. Not exact counts.