Best places to live in Oklahoma
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March 24, 2021
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Best places to live in Oklahoma
What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranked schools for your children? Would you like a professional or college sports team nearby, or do you prefer museums and art walks?
Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Oklahoma using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
On the list, there’s a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.
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#25. Blanchard
- Population: 8,386
- Median home value: $191,700 (86% own)
- Median rent: $743 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $78,828
- Top public schools: Middleberg Public School (A), Amber-Pocasset Junior High School (A-), Amber-Pocasset Elementary School (A-)
- Pictured: 7219 N Council Ave, Blanchard ($999,999, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $191,700 (86% own)
- Median rent: $743 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $78,828
- Top public schools: Middleberg Public School (A), Amber-Pocasset Junior High School (A-), Amber-Pocasset Elementary School (A-)
- Pictured: 7219 N Council Ave, Blanchard ($999,999, 4 bedrooms)
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#24. Park Hill
- Population: 4,001
- Median home value: $99,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $591 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $38,609
- Top public schools: Woodall Public School (A-), Tahlequah Middle School (A-), Heritage Elementary School (B+)
- Pictured: 17050 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah ($699,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $99,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $591 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $38,609
- Top public schools: Woodall Public School (A-), Tahlequah Middle School (A-), Heritage Elementary School (B+)
- Pictured: 17050 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah ($699,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#23. Verdigris
- Population: 4,460
- Median home value: $159,600 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,007 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $69,650
- Top public schools: Verdigris Elementary School (A-), Verdigris Upper Elementary School (B+), Catalayah Elementary School (B+)
- Pictured: 9471 E Bond Dr, Claremore ($699,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $159,600 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,007 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $69,650
- Top public schools: Verdigris Elementary School (A-), Verdigris Upper Elementary School (B+), Catalayah Elementary School (B+)
- Pictured: 9471 E Bond Dr, Claremore ($699,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#22. Tonkawa
- Population: 3,052
- Median home value: $70,900 (67% own)
- Median rent: $626 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,134
- Top public schools: Tonkawa Elementary School (A-), Tonkawa High School (B), Tonkawa Middle School (B-)
- Pictured: 501 E Grand Ave, Tonkawa ($218,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $70,900 (67% own)
- Median rent: $626 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,134
- Top public schools: Tonkawa Elementary School (A-), Tonkawa High School (B), Tonkawa Middle School (B-)
- Pictured: 501 E Grand Ave, Tonkawa ($218,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#21. Weatherford
- Population: 11,949
- Median home value: $169,600 (50% own)
- Median rent: $696 (50% rent)
- Median household income: $47,770
- Top public schools: Weatherford East Elementary School (A), Weatherford Middle School (A), Weatherford West Elementary School (A-)
- Pictured: 1520 E Eagle Rd, Weatherford ($1.6 million, None bedrooms)
- Median home value: $169,600 (50% own)
- Median rent: $696 (50% rent)
- Median household income: $47,770
- Top public schools: Weatherford East Elementary School (A), Weatherford Middle School (A), Weatherford West Elementary School (A-)
- Pictured: 1520 E Eagle Rd, Weatherford ($1.6 million, None bedrooms)
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#20. Nichols Hills
- Population: 3,891
- Median home value: $799,900 (93% own)
- Median rent: $1,914 (7% rent)
- Median household income: $186,912
- Top public schools: Classen School of Advanced Studies (A), Belle Isle Middle School (B+), Classen Middle School of Advanced Studies (B+)
- Top private schools: Christ the King Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1606 W Wilshire Blvd, Nichols Hills ($4.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $799,900 (93% own)
- Median rent: $1,914 (7% rent)
- Median household income: $186,912
- Top public schools: Classen School of Advanced Studies (A), Belle Isle Middle School (B+), Classen Middle School of Advanced Studies (B+)
- Top private schools: Christ the King Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1606 W Wilshire Blvd, Nichols Hills ($4.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#19. Tahlequah
- Population: 16,667
- Median home value: $124,600 (44% own)
- Median rent: $681 (56% rent)
- Median household income: $37,177
- Top public schools: Tahlequah Middle School (A-), Heritage Elementary School (B+), Cherokee Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Shiloh Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 13468 N Highway 10, Tahlequah ($2.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $124,600 (44% own)
- Median rent: $681 (56% rent)
- Median household income: $37,177
- Top public schools: Tahlequah Middle School (A-), Heritage Elementary School (B+), Cherokee Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Shiloh Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 13468 N Highway 10, Tahlequah ($2.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#18. The Village
- Population: 9,452
- Median home value: $136,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,182 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $58,947
- Top public schools: Classen School of Advanced Studies (A), Belle Isle Middle School (B+), Classen Middle School of Advanced Studies (B+)
- Top private schools: Casady School (A+)
- Pictured: 3001 Sunset Blvd, Oklahoma City ($415,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $136,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,182 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $58,947
- Top public schools: Classen School of Advanced Studies (A), Belle Isle Middle School (B+), Classen Middle School of Advanced Studies (B+)
- Top private schools: Casady School (A+)
- Pictured: 3001 Sunset Blvd, Oklahoma City ($415,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#17. Ada
- Population: 17,260
- Median home value: $106,900 (46% own)
- Median rent: $701 (54% rent)
- Median household income: $40,175
- Top public schools: Latta Middle School (A), Homer Elementary School (A), Francis Elementary School (A)
- Pictured: 211 W Kings Rd, Ada ($1.1 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $106,900 (46% own)
- Median rent: $701 (54% rent)
- Median household income: $40,175
- Top public schools: Latta Middle School (A), Homer Elementary School (A), Francis Elementary School (A)
- Pictured: 211 W Kings Rd, Ada ($1.1 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#16. Moore
- Population: 60,943
- Median home value: $139,300 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,021 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $65,915
- Top public schools: Brink Junior High School (A), Eastlake Elementary School (A), Oakridge Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Johns Lutheran School (unavailable), Childcare Network Moore (unavailable), La Petite Academy of Moore (unavailable)
- Pictured: 3305 N Olde Bridge Rd, Moore ($1.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $139,300 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,021 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $65,915
- Top public schools: Brink Junior High School (A), Eastlake Elementary School (A), Oakridge Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Johns Lutheran School (unavailable), Childcare Network Moore (unavailable), La Petite Academy of Moore (unavailable)
- Pictured: 3305 N Olde Bridge Rd, Moore ($1.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#15. Oklahoma City
- Population: 643,692
- Median home value: $158,500 (59% own)
- Median rent: $871 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $55,557
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (A+), Oakdale Public School (A), Memorial High School (A)
- Top private schools: Heritage Hall (A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (A+), Crossings Christian School (A)
- Pictured: 4920 Gaillardia Cir, Oklahoma City ($4.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $158,500 (59% own)
- Median rent: $871 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $55,557
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (A+), Oakdale Public School (A), Memorial High School (A)
- Top private schools: Heritage Hall (A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (A+), Crossings Christian School (A)
- Pictured: 4920 Gaillardia Cir, Oklahoma City ($4.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#14. Newcastle
- Population: 9,967
- Median home value: $197,900 (83% own)
- Median rent: $769 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $81,306
- Top public schools: Norman High School (A), Prairie Vale Elementary School (A), Wayland Bonds Elementary School (A)
- Pictured: 3333 Brierwood, Newcastle ($950,000, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $197,900 (83% own)
- Median rent: $769 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $81,306
- Top public schools: Norman High School (A), Prairie Vale Elementary School (A), Wayland Bonds Elementary School (A)
- Pictured: 3333 Brierwood, Newcastle ($950,000, 6 bedrooms)
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#13. Tulsa
- Population: 402,324
- Median home value: $139,900 (51% own)
- Median rent: $829 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $47,650
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (A), Booker T. Washington High School (A), Deborah Brown Community School (A)
- Top private schools: Holland Hall (A+), Cascia Hall Preparatory School (A+), Peace Academy (A+)
- Pictured: 10907 S New Haven Ave, Tulsa ($5.5 million, 10 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $139,900 (51% own)
- Median rent: $829 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $47,650
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (A), Booker T. Washington High School (A), Deborah Brown Community School (A)
- Top private schools: Holland Hall (A+), Cascia Hall Preparatory School (A+), Peace Academy (A+)
- Pictured: 10907 S New Haven Ave, Tulsa ($5.5 million, 10 bedrooms)
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#12. Stillwater
- Population: 49,952
- Median home value: $184,900 (37% own)
- Median rent: $832 (63% rent)
- Median household income: $34,309
- Top public schools: Stillwater High School (A), Stillwater Middle School (A), Westwood Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Sunnybrook Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 4001 W Deer Crossing Dr, Stillwater ($1.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $184,900 (37% own)
- Median rent: $832 (63% rent)
- Median household income: $34,309
- Top public schools: Stillwater High School (A), Stillwater Middle School (A), Westwood Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Sunnybrook Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 4001 W Deer Crossing Dr, Stillwater ($1.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#11. Yukon
- Population: 26,943
- Median home value: $143,100 (72% own)
- Median rent: $948 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $66,419
- Top public schools: Banner Public School (A), Parkland Elementary School (A), Lakeview Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: St. John Nepomuk Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 9837 Stonebridge Dr, Yukon ($850,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $143,100 (72% own)
- Median rent: $948 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $66,419
- Top public schools: Banner Public School (A), Parkland Elementary School (A), Lakeview Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: St. John Nepomuk Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 9837 Stonebridge Dr, Yukon ($850,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#10. Goldsby
- Population: 2,100
- Median home value: $240,100 (90% own)
- Median rent: $777 (10% rent)
- Median household income: $72,120
- Top public schools: Norman High School (A), Newcastle Middle School (A-), Blanchard Middle School (A-)
- Pictured: 726 Forest Cir, Goldsby ($693,865, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $240,100 (90% own)
- Median rent: $777 (10% rent)
- Median household income: $72,120
- Top public schools: Norman High School (A), Newcastle Middle School (A-), Blanchard Middle School (A-)
- Pictured: 726 Forest Cir, Goldsby ($693,865, 4 bedrooms)
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#9. Broken Arrow
- Population: 108,496
- Median home value: $166,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,037 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $73,119
- Top public schools: Cedar Ridge Elementary School (A), Marshall T. Moore Elementary School (A), Union High School (A)
- Top private schools: Summit Christian Academy (B+), Immanuel Christian Academy (B), All Saints Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 4321 S Mimosa Ave, Broken Arrow ($1.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $166,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,037 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $73,119
- Top public schools: Cedar Ridge Elementary School (A), Marshall T. Moore Elementary School (A), Union High School (A)
- Top private schools: Summit Christian Academy (B+), Immanuel Christian Academy (B), All Saints Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 4321 S Mimosa Ave, Broken Arrow ($1.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#8. Alva
- Population: 5,109
- Median home value: $94,900 (59% own)
- Median rent: $692 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $44,646
- Top public schools: Longfellow Elementary School (A), Lincoln Elementary School (B+), Alva Middle School (B)
- Pictured: 30499 US Highway 281, Alva ($839,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $94,900 (59% own)
- Median rent: $692 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $44,646
- Top public schools: Longfellow Elementary School (A), Lincoln Elementary School (B+), Alva Middle School (B)
- Pictured: 30499 US Highway 281, Alva ($839,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#7. Bartlesville
- Population: 36,412
- Median home value: $123,200 (67% own)
- Median rent: $744 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $54,778
- Top public schools: Wayside Elementary School (A), Central Middle School (A), Madison Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Wesleyan Christian School (B)
- Pictured: 24206 N 3962 Rd, Bartlesville ($640,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $123,200 (67% own)
- Median rent: $744 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $54,778
- Top public schools: Wayside Elementary School (A), Central Middle School (A), Madison Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Wesleyan Christian School (B)
- Pictured: 24206 N 3962 Rd, Bartlesville ($640,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#6. Owasso
- Population: 36,173
- Median home value: $172,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $996 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $72,443
- Top public schools: Pamela Hodson Elementary School (A), Owasso Sixth Center (A), Barnes Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Rejoice Christian School (A-), 76th Street KinderCare - Owasso (unavailable), The Goddard School - Owasso (unavailable)
- Pictured: 19122 E Knightsbridge Rd, Owasso ($1.6 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $172,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $996 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $72,443
- Top public schools: Pamela Hodson Elementary School (A), Owasso Sixth Center (A), Barnes Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Rejoice Christian School (A-), 76th Street KinderCare - Owasso (unavailable), The Goddard School - Owasso (unavailable)
- Pictured: 19122 E Knightsbridge Rd, Owasso ($1.6 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#5. Fort Gibson
- Population: 4,021
- Median home value: $131,700 (65% own)
- Median rent: $637 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $54,044
- Top public schools: Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary School (A), Fort Gibson Middle School (B+), Fort Gibson High School (B)
- Pictured: 115 Spurlock Dr, Fort Gibson ($425,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $131,700 (65% own)
- Median rent: $637 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $54,044
- Top public schools: Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary School (A), Fort Gibson Middle School (B+), Fort Gibson High School (B)
- Pictured: 115 Spurlock Dr, Fort Gibson ($425,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#4. Bixby
- Population: 26,541
- Median home value: $223,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,012 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $83,119
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (A), Jenks East Intermediate Elementary School (A), Bixby North Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Primrose School of South Tulsa (unavailable)
- Pictured: 15301 S Lewis Ave, Bixby ($1.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $223,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,012 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $83,119
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (A), Jenks East Intermediate Elementary School (A), Bixby North Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Primrose School of South Tulsa (unavailable)
- Pictured: 15301 S Lewis Ave, Bixby ($1.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#3. Norman
- Population: 122,837
- Median home value: $183,200 (53% own)
- Median rent: $876 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $58,119
- Top public schools: Robin Hill Public School (A), Cleveland Elementary School (A), Norman High School (A)
- Top private schools: Community Christian School (B), All Saints Catholic School (unavailable), Gingerbread Nursery School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1100 Cherrystone Cir, Norman ($2.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $183,200 (53% own)
- Median rent: $876 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $58,119
- Top public schools: Robin Hill Public School (A), Cleveland Elementary School (A), Norman High School (A)
- Top private schools: Community Christian School (B), All Saints Catholic School (unavailable), Gingerbread Nursery School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1100 Cherrystone Cir, Norman ($2.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#2. Jenks
- Population: 22,488
- Median home value: $214,300 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,203 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $94,132
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (A), Jenks West Intermediate Elementary School (A), Jenks East Intermediate Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: The Goddard School - Jenks (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1181 E 131st St S, Jenks ($1.8 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $214,300 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,203 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $94,132
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (A), Jenks West Intermediate Elementary School (A), Jenks East Intermediate Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: The Goddard School - Jenks (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1181 E 131st St S, Jenks ($1.8 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#1. Edmond
- Population: 92,009
- Median home value: $240,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,047 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $81,473
- Top public schools: Memorial High School (A), Sequoyah Middle School (A), Central Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Oklahoma Christian School (A-), Oklahoma Christian Academy (A-), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 400 Deep Fork Cir, Edmond ($6.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $240,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,047 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $81,473
- Top public schools: Memorial High School (A), Sequoyah Middle School (A), Central Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Oklahoma Christian School (A-), Oklahoma Christian Academy (A-), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 400 Deep Fork Cir, Edmond ($6.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
