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Tulsa County

#5 in Best Counties to Live in Oklahoma
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Oklahoma
  • 156 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Tulsa County is located in Oklahoma with a population of 637,123. Tulsa County is one of the best places to live in Oklahoma. In Tulsa County, most residents own their homes. In Tulsa County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tulsa County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Tulsa County are above average.
    Population
    637,123

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $145,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $818
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Tulsa County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      462.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      76.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      158.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      987.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,576.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      614.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Tulsa County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,017
    National
    $55,322
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      Tulsa County Reviews

      156 reviews
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      Tulsa is a great city! It has all the things you like in a small town and big city in one. The people are friendly for the most part. The addition of places like The Gathering Place and Mother Road Market have begun to bring out more of what Tulsa has to offer. Hopefully Tulsa continues to add more developments like these and continue their support for small businesses. The school systems definitely need improvement. Downtown and midtown have an eclectic choice of nightlife, but nothing that stands out among them all. The citizens of Tulsa are not the healthiest, but there is hope for improvement with more outdoor activity places such as The Gathering Place. Safety is a bigger concern in more places than others, but there are many city projects aiming to better neighborhoods. Diversity throughout Tulsa has exploded over the recent years, and most people seem to feel free to be themselves. Tulsa is extremely affordable which makes it an easy choice to put down roots and grow here.
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      I love living in tulsa county. There are so many differet events to experience while attending school, in this county. Tulsa Community College is where i attend at the moment great, convient, and financialy stable to attend. Downtown is a great place to explore on days you have nothing else to do. Take walk down Cherry street, Brookeside, or take a hike on Turkey Mountain. Tulsa has many casinos you could stop by. Downtown use to not be a great spot to artted events, but they have a new owner who upgraded and opened many business to help get it back on its feet. Tulsa is a great place to come and visit!
      Coming from the northeast I really didn't know what to expect arriving in Tulsa County. I was blow away with Tulsa's rich culture though. I was welcomed with friendly faces at the University of Tulsa. I decided to stay in Tulsa after graduating over the prospects of moving back north. Tulsa always has something new brewing. From the Gathering Place, our newest and greatest park, to local tap rooms, and First Friday art fairs, Tulsa is thriving!