Best places to retire in Oklahoma
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in Oklahoma
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in Oklahoma. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in Oklahoma.
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#25. Ninnekah
- Population: 1,014
- Median home value: $102,600 (78% own)
- Median rent: $708 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $60,000
- Pictured: 3660 County Street 2850, Ninnekah ($799,999, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $102,600 (78% own)
- Median rent: $708 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $60,000
- Pictured: 3660 County Street 2850, Ninnekah ($799,999, 4 bedrooms)
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#24. Vinita
- Population: 5,423
- Median home value: $79,300 (55% own)
- Median rent: $773 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $37,953
- Pictured: 34794 S Highway 82, Vinita ($700,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $79,300 (55% own)
- Median rent: $773 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $37,953
- Pictured: 34794 S Highway 82, Vinita ($700,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#23. Tulsa
- Population: 402,324
- Median home value: $139,900 (51% own)
- Median rent: $829 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $47,650
- Pictured: 3226 E 62nd St, Tulsa ($5.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $139,900 (51% own)
- Median rent: $829 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $47,650
- Pictured: 3226 E 62nd St, Tulsa ($5.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#22. Broken Arrow
- Population: 108,496
- Median home value: $166,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,037 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $73,119
- 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
- Pictured: 4321 S Mimosa Ave, Broken Arrow ($1.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#21. Blackwell
- Population: 6,696
- Median home value: $63,800 (69% own)
- Median rent: $773 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $42,371
- Pictured: 1219 S 60th St, Blackwell ($425,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $63,800 (69% own)
- Median rent: $773 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $42,371
- Pictured: 1219 S 60th St, Blackwell ($425,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#20. Krebs
- Population: 2,041
- Median home value: $109,500 (56% own)
- Median rent: $759 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $49,063
- Pictured: 15 SE 3rd St, Krebs ($159,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $109,500 (56% own)
- Median rent: $759 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $49,063
- Pictured: 15 SE 3rd St, Krebs ($159,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#19. New Cordell
- Population: 2,813
- Median home value: $79,800 (65% own)
- Median rent: $644 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $45,227
- Pictured: 1101 N West St, Cordell ($198,940, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $79,800 (65% own)
- Median rent: $644 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $45,227
- Pictured: 1101 N West St, Cordell ($198,940, 3 bedrooms)
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#18. McCord
- Population: 1,588
- Median home value: $131,800 (87% own)
- Median rent: $600 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $60,625
- Pictured: 193 Cedar Valley Rd, Ponca City ($625,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $131,800 (87% own)
- Median rent: $600 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $60,625
- Pictured: 193 Cedar Valley Rd, Ponca City ($625,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#17. Davis
- Population: 2,836
- Median home value: $90,100 (54% own)
- Median rent: $686 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $46,774
- Pictured: 4344 S Highway 77 Hwy S, Davis ($700,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $90,100 (54% own)
- Median rent: $686 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $46,774
- Pictured: 4344 S Highway 77 Hwy S, Davis ($700,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#16. Guthrie
- Population: 11,376
- Median home value: $125,400 (63% own)
- Median rent: $787 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $41,739
- Pictured: 8600 N Coltrane Rd, Guthrie ($995,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $125,400 (63% own)
- Median rent: $787 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $41,739
- Pictured: 8600 N Coltrane Rd, Guthrie ($995,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#15. Warr Acres
- Population: 10,180
- Median home value: $117,700 (63% own)
- Median rent: $819 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $48,616
- Pictured: 5910 NW 56th St, Warr Acres ($299,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $117,700 (63% own)
- Median rent: $819 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $48,616
- Pictured: 5910 NW 56th St, Warr Acres ($299,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#14. Wewoka
- Population: 3,323
- Median home value: $55,800 (52% own)
- Median rent: $574 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $27,791
- Pictured: 12771 W N3650 County Rd, Wewoka ($375,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $55,800 (52% own)
- Median rent: $574 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $27,791
- Pictured: 12771 W N3650 County Rd, Wewoka ($375,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#13. Lindsay
- Population: 2,807
- Median home value: $79,500 (64% own)
- Median rent: $715 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $44,235
- Pictured: 4300 N County Road 2980, Lindsay ($2.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $79,500 (64% own)
- Median rent: $715 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $44,235
- Pictured: 4300 N County Road 2980, Lindsay ($2.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#12. Sulphur
- Population: 5,023
- Median home value: $114,500 (58% own)
- Median rent: $690 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $44,000
- Pictured: 2047 Millennium Jct, Sulphur ($499,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $114,500 (58% own)
- Median rent: $690 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $44,000
- Pictured: 2047 Millennium Jct, Sulphur ($499,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#11. Stigler
- Population: 2,680
- Median home value: $88,100 (54% own)
- Median rent: $632 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $27,525
- Pictured: 109 E Bk 800 Rd, Stigler ($549,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $88,100 (54% own)
- Median rent: $632 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $27,525
- Pictured: 109 E Bk 800 Rd, Stigler ($549,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#10. Bixby
- Population: 26,541
- Median home value: $223,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,012 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $83,119
- 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
- Pictured: 15301 S Lewis Ave, Bixby ($1.9 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#9. Goldsby
- Population: 2,100
- Median home value: $240,100 (90% own)
- Median rent: $777 (10% rent)
- Median household income: $72,120
- 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
- Pictured: 726 Forest Cir, Goldsby ($693,865, 4 bedrooms)
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#8. Edmond
- Population: 92,009
- Median home value: $240,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,047 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $81,473
- 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
- Pictured: 400 Deep Fork Cir, Edmond ($6.0 million, 7 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
- Pictured: 24098 N 3962 Rd, Bartlesville ($769,000, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $123,200 (67% own)
- Median rent: $744 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $54,778
- Pictured: 24098 N 3962 Rd, Bartlesville ($769,000, 7 bedrooms)
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#6. Marlow
- Population: 4,489
- Median home value: $101,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $682 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $42,000
- Pictured: 164237 6 Mile Rd, Marlow ($885,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $101,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $682 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $42,000
- Pictured: 164237 6 Mile Rd, Marlow ($885,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#5. Newcastle
- Population: 9,967
- Median home value: $197,900 (83% own)
- Median rent: $769 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $81,306
- 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
- Pictured: 3333 Brierwood, Newcastle ($950,000, 6 bedrooms)
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#4. Grove
- Population: 6,957
- Median home value: $165,600 (69% own)
- Median rent: $671 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $41,875
- Pictured: 24931 S 622 Rd, Grove ($1.6 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $165,600 (69% own)
- Median rent: $671 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $41,875
- Pictured: 24931 S 622 Rd, Grove ($1.6 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#3. Forest Park
- Population: 1,008
- Median home value: $222,700 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,054 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $73,088
- Pictured: 437 NW 90th St, Oklahoma City ($135,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $222,700 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,054 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $73,088
- Pictured: 437 NW 90th St, Oklahoma City ($135,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#2. Nichols Hills
- Population: 3,891
- Median home value: $799,900 (93% own)
- Median rent: $1,914 (7% rent)
- Median household income: $186,912
- 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
- Pictured: 1606 W Wilshire Blvd, Nichols Hills ($4.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#1. The Village
- Population: 9,452
- Median home value: $136,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,182 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $58,947
- 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
- Pictured: 3001 Sunset Blvd, Oklahoma City ($415,000, 4 bedrooms)
