Best places to live in Oklahoma
An ideal town or neighborhood looks different for everyone.
Those who can't get enough of the outdoors may prioritize proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches, while parents are looking for places with top-ranked schools for their children. Culture lovers might want to live in a city with museums and art walks, whereas sports fans look for professional or college sports teams nearby.
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.
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.
CORRECTION: A previously published version of this piece, in some cases, incorrectly listed private schools as public schools.
#3. Edmond, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 815
- Population: 94,503
- Median household income: $96,389
- Median home value: $304,700 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,257 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Harding Charter Preparatory High School (grade A+), Cheyenne Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)
#2. Jenks, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 1,318
- Population: 25,872
- Median household income: $101,767
- Median home value: $265,400 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,392 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Deborah Brown Community School (grade A+), Jenks High School (grade A+), Jenks West Intermediate Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holland Hall (grade A+), Cascia Hall Preparatory School (grade A+), Peace Academy (grade A+)
#1. Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 1,860
- Population: 3,810
- Median household income: $67,813
- Median home value: $155,200 (67% own)
- Median rent: $698 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary School (grade A), Fort Gibson Middle School (grade A), Fort Gibson High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Joseph Catholic School (grade unavailable), Boulevard Christian School (grade unavailable), Saint Francis Child Development Center (grade unavailable)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 42 states.
