2020 Best Places to Live in OklahomaAbout this List

Edmond

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 421 reviews

Current Resident: Incredible community that is growing fast and well. The city’s motto, “A great place to grow” is no lie. We have a cool downtown that is adding more amazing restaurants and things to do! The Edmond Railyard food court place is really great so far (and it’s not even finished yet!) It’s a humble town right outside the big city and has many similarities tho OKC. Affordable homes, kid-friendly community, and a “great place to grow”.
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• A+

• 91,053 Population

Jenks

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 48 reviews

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.
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• 21,793 Population

Bixby

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 77 reviews

Current Resident: The people here are very friendly and welcoming. The town is small so everyone knows each other. I have only been living here for 9 months and in that time I have felt nothing but loved. I have been welcomed in homes and made second families. since I am African-American I was skeptical about how this town would accept me because Bixby is mostly white. But this town has exceeded my expectations and I am happy to have been welcomed here. We have small family businesses that are the heart of our town. Everyone lifts each other up. Bixby is the definition of community. So far I have not experienced anything negative, other than the thin, bumpy roads. Overall, bixby is a heartwarming community that has loving, accepting people in it.
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• 25,818 Population

Norman

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 403 reviews

Current Resident: Since moving to Norman a year and a half ago, I’ve absolutely loved the area. OU game days bring an exciting buzz and the atmosphere is fun to plunge yourself into. There are plenty of food and shopping choices so you never grow tired of the same, limited options and can always try something new. Norman is a great place to live for young adults and to raise a family. It’s a very progressive area that values individualistic ideas and thoughts. I used to plan on leaving Oklahoma but I think I’ll stay here in Norman!
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• 121,090 Population

Owasso

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 147 reviews

Current Resident: Great small town suburb of Tulsa with an awesome community that is growing fast and has many of the things Tulsa has without having to make the drive out there for. Great schools, housing, stores, and people!
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• 35,646 Population

Bartlesville

• Town in Oklahoma
• 115 reviews

Current Resident: Small town friendly atmosphere. Christian values. Easy to quickly get from place to place. You can cross town in 10-15 minutes! The shopping options are limited, but Owasso is less than a half hour away. So it is no problem to find good shopping there. Bartlesville is also smog free.
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• 36,448 Population

Alva

• Town in Oklahoma
• 11 reviews

Niche User: Alva is a very family friendly town. It has what you need for day to day living and more. The town has many churches to choose from and join. Most of the people are down to earth friendly. It is a very safe and affordable. The college keeps the town full of youth and keeps it stocked with new and friendly faces. Alva is getting new stores and apartments and keeps it looking modern and fresh. The park is safe and well kept and hosts many communities activities. I would recommend Alva.
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• B+

• 5,154 Population

Broken Arrow

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 315 reviews

Current Resident: The people around Broken Arrow are very nice and the restaurants are also excellent! In addition to restaurants and people, the "noise pollution" is very low compared to more populated cities. The only thing that could be improved would be the recycling service in Broken Arrow.
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• B+

• 107,500 Population

Fort Gibson

• Town in Oklahoma
• 33 reviews

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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• 4,063 Population

Goldsby

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 1 review

Current Resident: I like Goldsby for three important reasons. One reason is that you feel like you are in the country but in reality you are only 10 minutes away from downtown Norman. The second reason i like Goldsby is because of the awesome people here. Everyone is friendly and incredibly nice. The third reason i like Goldsby is because it is close to the University of Oklahoma and i love going to college football games.
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• 2,199 Population

The Village

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 13 reviews

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!
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• 9,385 Population

Stillwater

• Town in Oklahoma
• 236 reviews

Current Resident: Being a college-aged student myself, I obviously love the atmosphere of being in a college town and feeling connected with my community. On the other hand, there's not many exciting things to do around town since we're small and mainly focused on OSU. I would like to see more shopping places, restaurants to dine in, and more fun things to do!
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• 49,527 Population

Oklahoma City

• City in Oklahoma
• 1,208 reviews

Current Resident: It’s incredible how much this city has grown since it’s establishment! All the features of any other big city, but is underestimated for some reason. Also not all of the incredible parts of the city are located in or near downtown, all of the amazing activities and unique locations stretch out throughout all 620.8 square miles! Even the smaller suburban metro border cities are SUPER COOL! Edmond is a great place to visit! So I say support Oklahoma City and show everyone that it’s population (about 650,000) doesn’t mean it isn’t an excellent place to live, grow, and live life a better way!
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• 637,284 Population

North Enid

• Town in Oklahoma
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: The people are friendly and welcoming, and they participate in many different community activities to involve everyone around them for a sense of closeness that is a rare find in the modern world.
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• 1,059 Population

Yukon

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 97 reviews

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.
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• B+

• 26,317 Population

Nichols Hills

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 5 reviews

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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• 3,891 Population

Moore

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 162 reviews

Current Resident: So many things like fast food places, restaurants, hotels but there is so much traffic! Community really knows how to come together when there’s a tragedy, as in tornadoes. People are so kind and so real with one another.
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• B+

• 60,807 Population

Tulsa

• City in Oklahoma
• 937 reviews

Nearby Resident: Tulsa is a very progressive city with a wide variety of stores, entertainment, good restaurants, music, and outdoor areas. There is a diverse population with plenty of opportunities to meet and learn about other races, religions, cultures, and ideas. Tulsa has several places that offer higher education opportunities with variation in the cost of these schools. Tulsa is a beautiful city that is constantly trying to expand its abundance of parks, museums, and other fun places to visit. The area has a great zoo and a wonderful aquarium. The interstate and turnpike offer quick ways to get to almost anywhere in the city and surrounding suburbs and the airport offers a central point to fly almost anywhere. Tulsa is just a great place to be!
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• 402,223 Population

Ada

• Town in Oklahoma
• 54 reviews

Current Resident: Ada is filled with some of the most beautiful, loving, and kind people. Everyone is so helpful! I have made some amazing friends while living here. There is not much of a night life and it's not that health-conscious friendly nor outdoorsy. There is a nice park, but not much outdoor recreation. But the people truly make the place.
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• A-

• 17,276 Population

McCord

• Town in Oklahoma
• 6 reviews

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• A+

• 1,570 Population

Bethany

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 50 reviews

Current Resident: We've lived in Bethany going on 4 years now. We love the small town parades, festivals and cute downtown. The area is focusing on its part of NW 23rd street and we're looking forward to seeing it come up. Many good restaurants, parks and lake activities. Would like to see a better grocery store and more focus on the property upkeep, esp.if the area apartments. More young people moving here and remodeling homes, it's a fun and interesting collection of houses. No two houses are the same! We like the city's focus on recycling and more concern for the cleanliness appeal of the area. Overall we are quite happy in this community!
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• B-

• 19,472 Population

Newcastle

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 19 reviews

Current Resident: I love that it’s a small town feel close to okc! I love the tight knit community and how everyone looks out for others. I would take the casino out as it has increased the crime and drug rate here. I wish there was more to do as far as nightlife so we didn’t have to go to okc for everything but the casino
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• 9,657 Population

Tuttle

• Town in Oklahoma
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: Tuttle is a small town full of charm. The schools are friendly and are the people who live there. I have lived there for almost 15 years, and it has been a great place to be raised. The town offers local jobs, so I have had the opportunity to work close to my family. It is about 30-45 minitues from Oklahoma City, so that offers more and different choices for a job.
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• 6,982 Population

Tahlequah

• Town in Oklahoma
• 127 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Tahlequah, OK, my entire life. Born and raised here. I have seen people come and go, like it's no big deal. Tahlequah is a very close knit community and whether I like to admit it or not, it is a very beautiful place to live in my eyes. Seeing people come together for parades, rodeos, the Red Fern Festival, and concerts, we always seem to attract people outside of Tahlequah. We are relatively small, with a population of about 16,000 people and with a university in town, there really aren't enough local activities and restaurants in town. I would love to see a place for young people to be able to come together and get to know each other and be able to eat surrounded by other amazing people in the community. Just so they can experience how amazing our community is.
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• B+

• 16,592 Population

Pauls Valley

• Town in Oklahoma
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Such a great small town filled with driven and inspired people who want to great things within the community. Pauls Valley is beautiful, bustling, and has an interesting background like no other town!
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• A-

• 6,143 Population