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OklahomaStill boasting the second-highest number of oil wells in the U.S., Oklahoma's rapidly growing economy also benefits from its additional leadership in natural gas production, meat processing & agriculture, aircraft parts manufacturing, and has most recently become a major center for biotechnology firms.

With its low property taxes, attractive cost of living, and business-friendly climate, Oklahoma continues to grow in numbers of population, 65 percent of which live in metro Oklahoma City and Tulsa, the two economic nerve centers of the state.

  • Demographics : (Oklahoma Census Data)
    Major cities: Oklahoma City (capital), Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow, Lawton
    Population : 3,579,212
    White : 78.5.1%
    Black, African American : 7.7%
    American Indian : 8.1%
    Hispanic : 6.6%
    High school graduates : 80.6%
    Bachelor's degree or higher : 20.3%
    Average household income: $37,109


  • Crime : see Oklahoma Crime Statistics

  • Cost of Living: Sperling's Best Places - Oklahoma - Compared to the rest of the country, Oklahoma's cost of living is 23.89% lower than the U.S. average.

  • Property Taxes : Oklahoma Tax Climate - Among the nation's lowest, Oklahoma per capita property tax collections equaled $465 for all levels of government in FY2004, ranking it 47th nationally.

  • Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Oklahoma Real Estate
    Home ownership rate : 68.4%
    Average home price : $115,000
    Average travel time to work : 21.7 minutes


  • Schools : see Oklahoma State Department of Education

  • Weather : With a majority of the state located in Tornado Alley, Oklahoma is one of the world's most active areas for thunderstorms and tornados. In summer, temperatures statewide can rise above 100°F. Elsewhere, winter snowfalls are possible near the Texas border, with increased chances of snow in the panhandle bordering Colorado.

More about relocating to Oklahoma around the Web:

Oklahoma Department of Commerce FAQ - Comprehensive resource offering links and information on cost of living, major employers, employment statistics, quality of life, opening a new business, and other pertinent facts for those considering a move to Oklahoma.

Moving to Oklahoma City - Information on cost of living, housing, apartments & real estate, utilities & city services, job search resources, and free relocation packet order form courtesy of Oklahama City Chamber of Commerce.

Moving to Tulsa - A guide to city services, neighborhoods, real estate & apartment brokers, houses of worship, public & private schools.

Oklahoma Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:

 

also see -> Oklahoma Lakes & Beaches | Oklahoma Eviction Laws

Oklahoma Fall Foliage | Oklahoma Taxes | Oklahoma Tourism

Oklahoma Wine Tours | Christmas in Oklahoma

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