Catherine P.
housing
First time home buyer in Tulsa
Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Austin and Average temperature is around 63°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $189,600, which is actually reasonable. It's a a mid-size city city with about 412K people. Median household income is $58,407, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $998 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Close to nature
- Active local events
Cons:
- Hot summers
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Close to nature
- Active local events
Cons:
- Hot summers
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to.
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