I'm a 42-year-old remote worker who's been in Oklahoma City for 12 years. Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year.
Home prices averaging is {home_feel}. Unemployment at 3.1% is {unemp_feel}.
The suburbs vs city debate here is real. The food scene in Yukon is honestly incredible.
Am I being unrealistic?
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Amelia K.
I've been in Deep Deuce for 7 years and I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night.. Cost of living is {col_feel} compared to where I came from.
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Aaron L.
I've lived in both Crown Heights and Bethany. Completely different vibes. I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night..
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Sophia A.
Worked in finance here for 8 years. Cost of living is {col_feel} compared to where I came from.. The market is excellent right now if you're in that field.
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Aaliyah Perez
Weekend warrior here - Oklahoma City is great for kayaking. Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.
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Lucy
My experience has been different actually. I found that I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night.. Maybe it depends on which part of Oklahoma City you're in.
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Robert W.
Good to know.
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dallasrunner2024
I'll give you a thorough answer since I've been through this exact situation.
I moved to Midtown from Tampa about 7 years ago. Initially it felt a bit lonely. But after settling in, The food scene in {hood} is honestly incredible..
A few things I'd recommend:
- Check out Midtown and Plaza District for housing
- Join local Facebook/Reddit groups for your neighborhood
- Download the local transit app even if you drive
The biggest adjustment was weather. Grocery prices are creeping up but still manageable.. Overall I'd give Oklahoma City a 7/10 for students.
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Asher Wright
This is the way.
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Dominic Jones
Pretty much.
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Clara Brooks
I've lived in both Mesta Park and Nichols Hills. Completely different vibes. The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now..
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Michael Murphy
Gonna share a detailed perspective since most replies are pretty surface-level.
I'm a single mom in Bricktown. Been here since 2021. Public transit is {transit_feel} - you'll want a car..
Neighborhood-wise, Bricktown has really shifted in the past few years. Paseo Arts District is the up-and-coming spot right now. Crown Heights is where I'd look if budget is a concern.
Job market for healthcare: solid. For logistics: affordable.
The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now.
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Isabelle Baker
Honestly it depends on what you prioritize. If nightlife matters most, then yeah Oklahoma City is great. But if you need walkability, might want to look at Heritage Hills instead.
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Emmett
Great question. Here's my honest take after 3 years:
The good:
- Growing job market
- Good schools in certain areas
- Good internet
The not-so-good:
- Limited public transit
- Summers are brutal
Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.. I'd say for students, Oklahoma City is pretty good. Hope that helps!
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Miles Roberts
Moved here recently, same feeling.
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Lily N.
Yukon local here. Cost of living is {col_feel} compared to where I came from.. If you need specific recommendations feel free to ask.
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Easton
I've been in Yukon for 11 years and I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night.. I don't understand why more people don't talk about {hood}.
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