Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $58,407 in Tulsa. It's a a mid-size city city with about 412K people. The median home value here is around $189,600, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Hudson Alvarez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is nightlife. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Bella
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Hailey Walker
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
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Alexa
preach
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Paisley Hernandez
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Adam C.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 10 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Ariana Parker
lol so true
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Mackenzie Ramirez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in South. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
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Ellie Evans
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Everly
underrated comment
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Kayla P.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Sophia Chavez
Used to live on the Eastside side, now on the Fairview side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Paul M.
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Adam S.
been saying this for years
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Austin W.
Moved here from Tampa about 2 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to public transit but Definitely worth checking out..