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Best suburbs to live in Oklahoma
Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.
In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the biggest destinations for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are establishing satellite offices and new headquarters in less urban areas.
Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Oklahoma using data from Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live. Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.
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#10. Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 2,300
- Population: 3,854
- Median household income: $194,576
- Median home value: $875,000 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,375 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Harding Charter Preparatory High School (grade A+), Classen School of Advanced Studies (grade A)
- Top private schools: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Population: 3,854
- Median household income: $194,576
- Median home value: $875,000 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,375 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Harding Charter Preparatory High School (grade A+), Classen School of Advanced Studies (grade A)
- Top private schools: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)
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#9. Moore, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 2,183
- Population: 62,685
- Median household income: $73,285
- Median home value: $170,300 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,208 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A), Brink Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+), Parkview Adventist Academy (grade A), The Academy of Classical Christian Studies (grade A)
- Population: 62,685
- Median household income: $73,285
- Median home value: $170,300 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,208 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A), Brink Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+), Parkview Adventist Academy (grade A), The Academy of Classical Christian Studies (grade A)
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#8. Yukon, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 2,064
- Population: 24,198
- Median household income: $75,865
- Median home value: $173,200 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,036 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: 4th & 5th Grade Center (grade A), Meadow Brook Intermediate School (grade A), Parkland Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Population: 24,198
- Median household income: $75,865
- Median home value: $173,200 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,036 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: 4th & 5th Grade Center (grade A), Meadow Brook Intermediate School (grade A), Parkland Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)
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#7. Goldsby, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 1,789
- Population: 2,744
- Median household income: $88,929
- Median home value: $338,800 (94% own)
- Median rent: $763 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A), Norman High School (grade A), Washington Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Community Christian School (grade B), All Saints Catholic School (grade unavailable), Terra Verde Discovery School (grade unavailable)
- Population: 2,744
- Median household income: $88,929
- Median home value: $338,800 (94% own)
- Median rent: $763 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A), Norman High School (grade A), Washington Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Community Christian School (grade B), All Saints Catholic School (grade unavailable), Terra Verde Discovery School (grade unavailable)
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#6. Owasso, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 1,574
- Population: 38,134
- Median household income: $79,183
- Median home value: $218,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,180 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Deborah Brown Community School (grade A+), Owasso Sixth Grade Center (grade A), Owasso Seventh Grade Center (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cascia Hall Preparatory School (grade A+), Peace Academy (grade A+), Regent Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 38,134
- Median household income: $79,183
- Median home value: $218,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,180 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Deborah Brown Community School (grade A+), Owasso Sixth Grade Center (grade A), Owasso Seventh Grade Center (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cascia Hall Preparatory School (grade A+), Peace Academy (grade A+), Regent Preparatory School (grade A+)
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#5. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 1,441
- Population: 114,237
- Median household income: $82,547
- Median home value: $210,800 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,183 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Deborah Brown Community School (grade A+), Union Ninth Grade Center (grade A), West Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holland Hall (grade A+), Cascia Hall Preparatory School (grade A+), Peace Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 114,237
- Median household income: $82,547
- Median home value: $210,800 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,183 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Deborah Brown Community School (grade A+), Union Ninth Grade Center (grade A), West Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holland Hall (grade A+), Cascia Hall Preparatory School (grade A+), Peace Academy (grade A+)
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#4. Bixby, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 1,210
- Population: 28,731
- Median household income: $93,765
- Median home value: $278,500 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,224 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (grade A+), Bixby North Elementary School (grade A), Southeast Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holland Hall (grade A+), Cascia Hall Preparatory School (grade A+), Peace Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 28,731
- Median household income: $93,765
- Median home value: $278,500 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,224 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Jenks High School (grade A+), Bixby North Elementary School (grade A), Southeast Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holland Hall (grade A+), Cascia Hall Preparatory School (grade A+), Peace Academy (grade A+)
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#3. Norman, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 1,192
- Population: 127,701
- Median household income: $62,849
- Median home value: $224,900 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,004 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Robin Hill Public School (grade A), Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A)
- Top private schools: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount St. Mary Catholic High School (grade A), Christian Heritage Academy (grade B+)
- Population: 127,701
- Median household income: $62,849
- Median home value: $224,900 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,004 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Robin Hill Public School (grade A), Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A)
- Top private schools: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount St. Mary Catholic High School (grade A), Christian Heritage Academy (grade B+)
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#2. Jenks, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 701
- 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+)
- 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+)
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#1. Edmond, Oklahoma
- Overall Rank: 426
- 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+)
- 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+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
