Oklahoma City

The state capital of Oklahoma is unique. Oklahoma City sits right in the middle of an active oil field. So much so, that oil derricks dot the capitol grounds. The city is also shaped on a rugged Western past, working stockyards, and being the “Horse Show Capital of the World.” Founded in 1889, it now covers 620.8 square miles, and has a median age of 34.4 (2022). Its main industries are IT, government, energy exploration, health services, and administration.

Bungalows, and homes in Ranch, Prairie, Colonial, Mission, Neoclassical, and Italian Renaissance styles, line residential areas in the city, where the typical home value is $198,298. The price has risen 13.8% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Various events fill the city's calendar year-round, including the deadCenter Film Festival, the Chuck Wagon Festival, the Oklahoma State Fair, and the Festival of the Arts.

Four interstate highways – the I-35, 40, 44, and 235 — bisect the city. Between I-44 and I-235 is the neighborhood of Crown Heights. This area attracts people who enjoy historic charm and architecture, while singles and young professionals tend to prefer apartments and townhomes in Midtown and Deep Deuce, due to their proximity to downtown. Suburban areas that cater to families surround the city.

Oklahoma City is a place where the population is diversifying, drawing new inhabitants from all over the world.