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Tulsa

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Oklahoma
  • 835 reviews
B+
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
    B
  6. Diversity
    NG
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A-
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Tulsa is a city in Oklahoma with a population of 399,906. Tulsa is in Tulsa County. Living in Tulsa offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tulsa there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tulsa and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tulsa are above average.
About Tulsa...
Population
399,906

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$126,200
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$757
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Tulsa Rankings

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  • Private Schools
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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
    701
    283
  • Murder
    18
    6
  • Rape
    91
    41
  • Robbery
    268
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,425
    500
  • Theft
    3,578
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    902
    284
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Residents

Diversity
NG
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$43,045
National
$55,322
Children
21%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    13%

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If you love big name draws on concerts, the BOK is your place! We have lots of family friendly activities and some lovely parks. One draw back is if you’re really into nightlife, Tulsa might be a little slow to suit your taste. There are pockets of crime, like anywhere else, but some of the older more established neighborhoods have beautiful houses and yards. The surrounding suburbs are a great option as well. Many families are headed that way as the schools are more state of the art and more recently built. Most look like a junior college campus.
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I have lived in the Tulsa area my entire life, particularly around South Tulsa/Broken Arrow. Tulsa has it's flaws, as any major city does, but it is by no means a bad place to live or visit. Tulsa has plenty of things to do for all types of people. It has many local sporting events such as baseball, soccer, and football. It also has many strips in and around downtown for those hip and trendy, or for those who look to fuel their inner geek! Tulsa even has a pretty suitable night life for those who like to be out past dark, with many clubs and bars. No matter who you are, I'm quite sure you could find something you would enjoy about a visit to Tulsa!
The perfect mix of a big town and small city. Tulsa was a great move for me as a seventeen year old looking for an excellent nursing education at the University of Tulsa. Since my move from Connecticut in 2011, I have stayed in Tulsa and thrived. There is a great downtown scene for those ready to socialize and those who enjoy top notch food and drink. Tulsa's housing market is friendly even for a twenty something year old. I have absolutely no regrets staying in Tulsa!