Best Suburbs to Live in Oklahoma

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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 . 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 for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.

compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Oklahoma using data from Niche's . 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+)

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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)

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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+)

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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)

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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+)

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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+)

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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+)

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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+)

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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+)

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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+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

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