2019 Best Places to Live in OklahomaAbout this List

Edmond

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 398 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Edmond, OK for 10 years and I am proud to call it home. It s a very family-friendly area, safe, lots of chain restaurants and shops, incredible schools that people come from out of state to attend, and quick access to anything you need. Anything and everything in Edmond is from 5-15 minutes away from wherever you are. Great neighborhoods, is constantly expanding with new growth and building, and high police patrol. Highly recommend to anyone looking into living here!
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• A+

• 89,769 Population

Jenks

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 45 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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• A+

• 20,836 Population

Bixby

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 68 reviews

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!
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• A

• 24,939 Population

Norman

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 380 reviews

Current Resident: Norman is a great town with amazing schools, parks, and nightlife! The youth sports program is second to none and the community works hard to aid the future for children in Norman. East downtown consists of shops, restaurants, bars, and parks while Campus Corner is a classic nighttime hub. There is something happening in Norman every weekend whether it's a music festival, art walk, or cultural parade. There's never a dull moment! With Oklahoma City only twenty minutes away you have everything that the city life can offer as well as the Oklahoma City thunder and the big league experience of our NBA team. If you don't want to travel up the road to OKC to get your sports fix the University of Oklahoma has year-round collegiate athletic sports and a Sooner football game in the Fall should be on everyone's bucket list!
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• A-

• 119,820 Population

Goldsby

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK

• A

• A-

• 2,100 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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• C+

• 3,866 Population

Fort Gibson

• Town in Oklahoma
• 30 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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• A

• 4,097 Population

Alva

• Town in Oklahoma
• 9 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

• 5,167 Population

Owasso

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 140 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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• A

• 34,634 Population

Bartlesville

• Town in Oklahoma
• 108 reviews

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".
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• A

• 36,398 Population

Broken Arrow

• Suburb of Tulsa, OK
• 302 reviews

Current Resident: I love the sense of community and pride that I experience as a citizen of Broken Arrow. With a population of just over 100,000 people, Broken Arrow still manages to have that small-town feel. Main Street is lined with restaurants and quaint boutiques. Near the Farmer's Market, children can play at the outdoor water feature in the summer and go ice skating at the outdoor rink in the winter. Every May, Main Street is lined with hundreds of people for the annual Rooster Days parade and festival. Voted one of the safest cities for its size, Broken Arrow's sense of pride extends beyond the city itself to its schools. Broken Arrow High School was recently voted "America's Most Spirited High School." As with any city that experiences rapid growth, the City of Broken Arrow has experienced challenges with traffic issues and other growth-related problems, but the City is addressing those challenges and recently passed a bond to improve roads and accommodate growth.
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• B+

• 106,264 Population

Oklahoma City

• City in Oklahoma
• 1,161 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve been living in Oklahoma for 5 years and I love it. People are very friendly, there’s great places to eat and hang out. The city is growing, which means more job openings. I graduated from college and instead of going somewhere else, and I stayed here because I love this city! Now I’m back to school, I’m doing a masters in accounting. I know that when I graduate, there will be much more opportunities. I know there’s no perfect place to live but Oklahoma City is a great place to start.
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• A-

• 629,191 Population

Watonga

• Town in Oklahoma
• 4 reviews

Niche User: Small town environment. Really feel at home
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• B+

• 2,932 Population

The Village

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 12 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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• C+

• 9,329 Population

Moore

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 140 reviews

Current Resident: Moore is a great place to raise a family! The schools, for the most part, are excellent. I bought a home specifically to raise my boys here and get them the best education possible. I can go 1 mile in any direction and find everything we need while still having a small town feel. The people here are the best you'll ever meet! Moore has grown exponentially since I bought my house in early 2012 and has a booming economy!
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• A

• 59,992 Population

Stillwater

• Town in Oklahoma
• 220 reviews

Current Resident: Stillwater is a great place. It's a wonderful city especially if you're an OSU Cowboy fan. It gets super busy around football season! The locals enjoy having a break from all the "hustle and bustle" during the summer breaks. Stillwater offers a variety of restaurants, stores and parks. Overall, it's a very friendly city and very accommodating to visitors.
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• A+

• 48,685 Population

Yukon

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 85 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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• A-

• A-

• 25,729 Population

Ada

• Town in Oklahoma
• 50 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-

• 17,262 Population

North Enid

• Town in Oklahoma
• 4 reviews

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

• 1,110 Population

Wilburton

• Town in Oklahoma
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Wilburton is a small family friendly town in Oklahoma. The school system is challenging and helpful, there are always people there to help you with work and support you through hard times.
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• B+

• 2,699 Population

McCord

• Town in Oklahoma
• 6 reviews

• A-

• A+

• 1,606 Population

Justice

• Town in Oklahoma
• 6 reviews

• A-

• A

• 1,390 Population

Tulsa

• City in Oklahoma
• 883 reviews

Current Resident: I love Tulsa! I grew up in Austin, Texas and it reminds me of Austin before it became over populated. The older neighborhoods are gorgeous, the gathering place is a gem of a park, Guthrie green offers free live music, under the stars and in the city, Cherry street offers great bars and restaurants (like Kilkenny's and Roosevelts), Brookside is great for a Saturday brunch (Cosmos and Old School Bagle Co. are my faves) and some shopping, The Blue Dome District offers plenty in the way of bars, shops, and restaurants, and don't forget OneOk Field, Utica Square, and beautiful museums like Glicrease and Philbrook! Love my city.
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• B

• 401,352 Population

Newcastle

• Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: I liked how Newcastle is a small town. Newcastle is not very far from the city either. Everyone in Newcastle is close and the whole community always has one another's back.
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• B+

• 9,327 Population

Tonkawa

• Town in Oklahoma
• 6 reviews

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.
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• A-

• 3,109 Population