If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Oklahoma, you’ve come to the right place!
Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget.
Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Oklahoma:
- What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
- What is the job market like in the area?
- How is commuting and transportation?
- How good are public schools in the area?
- Is it a safe place to live?
- What is the culture like?
- What is there to do for fun?
- What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?
With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Oklahoma include:
- Oklahoma City
- Tulsa
- Edmond
Read why they made the list below!
1. Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County within the central region of Oklahoma.
With a population of 643,000, Oklahoma City ranks largest in Oklahoma. It’s a large city with a suburban feel in most areas.
Oklahoma City’s climate is classified as a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters.
Here’s how we rate Oklahoma City on a few key categories:
Category | Rating |
Value & Affordability | 4.5/5 |
Jobs | 4.5/5 |
Public Schools | 4/5 |
Crime & Safety | 3/5 |
2. Tulsa
Tulsa is located in Tulsa County within the northeast region of Oklahoma.
With a population of 402,000, Tulsa ranks 2nd largest in Oklahoma. It’s a large city with a suburban feel in most areas.
Tulsa’s average highs range from 48 to 93 throughout the year, with July and August being the hottest months on average.
Average lows range from 28 to 63, with Janurary being the coldest month of the year on average.
Here’s how we rate Tulsa on a few key categories:
Category | Rating |
Value & Affordability | 4.5/5 |
Jobs | 4/5 |
Public Schools | 4/5 |
Crime & Safety | 3/5 |
3. Edmond
Edmond is located in Oklahoma County within the central region of Oklahoma.
With a population of 92,000, Edmond ranks 5th largest in Oklahoma. It’s a large town with a spread-out suburban feel in most areas.
Edmond’s climate is classified as a humid subtropical climate.
With frequent weather variations throughout the year.
Here’s how we rate Edmond on a few key categories:
Category | Rating |
Value & Affordability | 4/5 |
Jobs | 4.5/5 |
Public Schools | 5/5 |
Crime & Safety | 3.5/5 |
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