2018 Best Places to Live in OklahomaAbout this List

Edmond

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 350

Current Resident: Overall, Edmond is a great place to live, whether you are a college student, family with young kids, or someone looking for a place to retire. Edmond has grown quite rapidly in the last decade and has expanded with many different housing options, including retirement and assisted living communities and apartments geared toward students. Edmond public schools consistently earn high letter grades on the federal rating scale, and many families move to Edmond just for the educational opportunities. The dining and entertainment options here have expanded greatly, offering both top dollar and more affordable picks for residents. Edmond also has several well-maintained parks, hiking trails, and a dog park that I frequent often and personally love. My few complaints would be the traffic- since Edmond's population has risen above 900,000, drive home traffic has gotten considerably worse, and you have to watch out for inconsiderate drivers.
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• A+

• A+

• 88,342 Population

Jenks

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 42

Current Resident: Still the small town feel even as the population grows! The school system is one of the best around, as Oklahoma suffers from poor school quality in general Jenks shines bright and is a becon for other public schools. The down town area is fun and inviting with things from antique shopping to axe throwing store. There is a nice range of eateries to choose from. We even boast a large aquirum. The police are effective without being militant, the officers are kind and respectful of the public. I find the fire department to be a little laggimg in their response time, but their new Fire Department has been moved outside of the main area of town.
Read 42 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 19,852 Population

Bixby

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 65

Current Resident: Bixby is a wonderful place to live. You have only a short drive to shopping centers and stores! There's also several parks around the area including one with a dog park for those who are animal lovers! The traffic can be a bear sometimes but environment, friendliness of the people, and safety are worth it!
Read 65 Reviews

• A

• A

• 23,956 Population

Norman

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 352

Current Resident: Norman is a small town that looks like a big city. Being 20 miles away from Oklahoma City allows us the convenience of being close to a large city if we need something but almost anything you will need can be found within the city limits of Norman. Small-town feels but with big city offerings. We have great schools, nice stores, lots of food options and just great neighborhoods!
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• A

• A

• 118,974 Population

Nichols Hills

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 5

Nearby Resident: Nichols Hills is a neighborhood that gives the surrounding area greater value. The varied financial statuses provide the community something to aspire to. Nichols Hills sprawling homes and manicured lawns amidst middle and lower class communities provide an artistic ideal of what can be achieved in the United States.
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• A

• B

• 3,864 Population

North Enid

• Town in Oklahoma
• 2

Current Resident: I have lived in North Enid, Oklahoma for 11 years. The point of interest for this area was the educational system. North Enid schools received the Blue Ribbon award for academic excellence. The average student body per grade is 75. The smaller student to teacher ratio allows individualized learning needs to be met. The community is family oriented and facilitates growth in friendships and supporting those in need.
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• A

• A

• 1,091 Population

Owasso

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 124

Current Resident: I love living in owasso. Its safe, expanding, friendly, and clean. There are tons of restaurants, shopping centers, and even a trolly. The only thing is there really isnt a night life in owasso, but there is in Tulsa which is only about a 20 minute drive! I have lived here my whole life and wouldnt want to be anywhere else.
Read 124 Reviews

• A

• A

• 33,598 Population

Stillwater

• Town in Oklahoma
• 200

Current Resident: Stillwater is a small college town home to America's brightest orange! Stillwater, Oklahoma, is filled with the friendliest people and overflowing with small town tradition. Theres nothing quite like Stillwater on a football game day; stores close down, streets are shut off, and people from all over come out to support our boys in orange dressing up and tailgating in style. Nights are filled with dancing, movies, and concerts, and pretty days are spent outdoors at boomer lake. Ask anyone and they will agree, Stillwater can't be beat.
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• A

• A+

• 48,104 Population

Goldsby

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK

• A

• A-

• 2,173 Population

Broken Arrow

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 284

Current Resident: I absolutely love Broken Arrow! Many members or our community get involved in the high school sports and attend the events. Also, the town is growing very fast because of the awesome schools. There is everything you need within a 10 mile radius; restaurants, groceries, and stores! The only changes I would like to see change are the amount of construction and for Broken Arrow High School to expand the campus or make a second high school because of over crowding.
Read 284 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 104,869 Population

Bartlesville

• Town in Oklahoma
• 101

Works Here: This place has some very good job opportunities. It is the home of one of the Phillips 66 companies, Schlumberger company and a large main hospital.

This town is quickly increasing in size with many opportunities to grow. There are some neat little restaurants you can only find in this town along with many other franchises.

Recently there have also been several movies set here in Bartlesville and the surrounding areas such as “To The Wonder,” starring Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams, released in 2012. “August: Osage County,” featuring an all-star cast of Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Chris Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julie Lewis, Margo Martindale, Abigail Breslin, Julianne Nicholson and Dermot Mulroney released in 2013. Hollywood is again setting up shop here this year for a movie called "Starbright".
Read 101 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 36,499 Population

Oklahoma City

• City in Oklahoma
• 1,095

Current Resident: Oklahoma City is easy to navigate, has great active things to do, ie: lakes, extensive sidewalks, parks, and safety. We have had a penny sales tax voted on by all the voting public to upgrade nearly every aspect of the City. Libraries, Fairground, Arenas, sidewalks, Senior activity centers, Roads, and the coolest downtown area. We have The Oklahoma River which provides many sports activities. The Pre-Olympic Rowing event takes place here. Many music venues are in the downtown area as well as our NBA, Thunder, team. Another "play" area is located between Oklahoma City and Edmond (popular town that joins OKC on the North). Top Golf, D-Bat, Main-Event, Cabela's Sports Center, and a lot of food options. Come take a look!
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• A-

• A-

• 620,015 Population

Yukon

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 76

Current Resident: I moved to Yukon, OK in 2002. When I moved here it was small. Almost 20 years later it has really grown with large neighborhoods,a new high school hosting 9-12 grades, major super markets and stores like Target, Sprouts, Academy Sports, Walmart and a brand new Neighborhood Walmart and more in our new strip malls and shopping areas. It will not be difficult to find a quick bite to eat on Garth Brooks Blvd having everything from fried chicken, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, and Japanese cuisine all in one area! Yukon is great in location neighboring cities and towns like Bethany, Mustang, and El Reno.
Read 76 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 25,293 Population

Fort Gibson

• Town in Oklahoma
• 28

Former Resident: I grew up in Ft. Gibson. The people in this town are genuinely wonderful. They are kind, generous, and easy-going people that absolutely love their lives here. Everyone knows each other and would give the shirt off their back for you, without hesitation. Even though I moved away (went to college and ended up in the city afterwards), everyone in town still checks up on me. I was diagnosed with cancer some years back and I got more support from my hometown than I did my current one. This is the perfect town for raising kids, and everywhere you go in town, you run into friends and familiar faces. If your looking for a community that is genuinely good, honest and loving, look no further. The schools are exemplary, they care about every student and their individual needs. I wouldn't be who I am today, if I hadn't grown up in Ft. Gibson. This town is everything a family could possibly ask for, plus alot more. I am so proud to call Ft. Gibson my hometown!
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• A-

• A

• 4,111 Population

Moore

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 130

Current Resident: Moore is a great place to live. All of the stores and restaurants are very close together, so you can get lunch with a friend and walk to a few stores to shop after! It feels like a big city, but everyone knows everybody. Moore is like a big family; especially around tornado season when we need each other most. People from Moore are very good at helping their neighbors in need out. I love it here.
Read 130 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 59,501 Population

Weatherford

• Town in Oklahoma
• 43

Current Resident: I've lived in Weatherford for 15 years, I graduated from Weatherford High School in 2009. Since I moved here, Weatherford has evolved so much, we have so many different opportunities to offer new freshman. Being that Weatherford is an oilfield town, we have so much more to offer than just oil field jobs. Every day things are changing, we have some of the most amazing businesses that offer jobs to college students and understand their busy schedule. It's very easy to navigate this town and it is also 65 miles west of Oklahoma City. I have enjoyed living here and I have been so impressed with SWOSU thus far!
Read 43 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 11,856 Population

The Village

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 10

Current Resident: I have only lived in The Village for two years now but I love the small town feel with easy access to downtown OKC. The Village is an older established town where everyone looks out for each other. I love that I know all my neighbors and when I'm home in the summer I can hear children out playing. It really is a hard to find tight nit community of all ages. The only thing it lack are better public schools and a little more nightlife!
Read 10 Reviews

• A-

• B

• 9,310 Population

Ada

• Town in Oklahoma
• 42

Current Resident: Ada excels in the inner-personal connections with professionals, educators, the local university, and networking within many Ada churches. There is a friendly and family advancing atmosphere that does drawn most local citizens!
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• A-

• A-

• 17,240 Population

Alva

• Town in Oklahoma
• 8

Current Resident: The town of Alva is quite a small one, but the connection between the residents of this town is everything but that. Ever since I've moved into this town everyone has made me and my family feel extremely welcomed and made us feel at home. For such a small community, everyone is extremely close, basically like family. I've never felt like I was in danger because of the closeness of the community and the way that everyone watches out for everyone else. This is one of the best towns I have ever lived in and I still love every second of living in this wonderful city.
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• A-

• B+

• 5,070 Population

Mustang

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 32

Nearby Resident: Mustang is a place where you can easily get comfortable to. As a current student and previous student of their schools, I know firsthand that the teachers are caring and reach out to the students to ensure that the student is in an environment where they can expand their views and creativity while also understanding the scheduled learning curriculum. Because of Mustang growing, new opportunities are steadily becoming more available. The roads are excellent, besides the back roads, and travel is unhindered even through the worst of times. Housing is expanding now more than ever which brings in competitive pricing and real estate. There may not be enough "Nightlife" activities due to the family friendliness of the area, but the drive to places where there are activities such as those are not far and easy to commute to. Overall, Mustang is a good place to call home.
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• A-

• A-

• 19,637 Population

Newcastle

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 17

Current Resident: I enjoy living in the small town and community that is tight nit. The town is very conservative and everyone knows everyone. The town is easily accessible to Oklahoma City and to Norman.
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• A-

• B+

• 9,030 Population

Forest Park

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK

• A-

• B

• 1,079 Population

Altus

• Town in Oklahoma
• 56

Current Resident: Altus, Oklahoma is a great small town to live in if you are not interested in being surrounded by a lot of buildings, the Altus public schools are great, with great teachers and wonderful ideas to teach the students, such as moral and proper conduct. It has a lot of wonderful people living in the city, and everything is close. One of the things that would be nice that Altus would have is more diversity in its grocery stores. United Supermarket carriers almost the same things as Wal-Mart but the cost is a bit more, while other towns have different grocery stores with different products, sometimes unique such as good priced organic products. There are towns who are a little bit bigger then Altus but have lower pricing on their organic products. Overall if you are a person who is not in to doing much, and just want to spend time at home with the family and want to avoid the big city live, then Altus would probably be the right place for a person like that.
Read 56 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 19,422 Population

Tonkawa

• Town in Oklahoma
• 6

Current Resident: It is a small town, and thus, its citizens look out for one another. But that being as it may, there is hardly a diversity in personality in this quaint town.
Read 6 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 3,142 Population

Choctaw

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 47

Current Resident: I love the small-town feel Choctaw gives off but also the distance it gives you. For example, when you visit choctaw's local Walmart you most likely will see 3-5 people you know there but at the same time you will see tons of new faces that you can interact with and get to know. Choctaw continues to grow every year and has grown into a 6A school and has had a lot more buisnesses move into this area. I love the way this town all comes together to the high school football games or choctaw high schools homecoming. The whole town shows up and lines the streets holding out bags or holding up cameras to either get candy from all the different kids or taking photos of all the different floats decorated to that years theme. This community is a wonderful place to live and i will live here the rest of my life. There are so many opportunites so close to you in this town and a lot of opportunities to connect with people that you may love and get to know easily and non-forceably.
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• B+

• 11,989 Population