METRO PROFILE · SOUTH · MAJOR METRO
Moving to Oklahoma City, OK: the honest profile
Cheap, growing, tornado alley. Median home price runs about $248K with an effective property tax near 0.89% — roughly $2,207/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
| Dimension | Oklahoma City |
| Median home price | $248K |
| Effective property tax | 0.89% |
| Tax friendliness | 6/10 |
| Winter mildness | 6/10 |
| Summer comfort | 6/10 |
| Walkability | 5/10 |
| Outdoor access | 4/10 |
| Culture & food | 6/10 |
| Healthcare | 10/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 7/10 |
| Schools | 5/10 |
| Safety | 5/10 |
| Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk) | 8/10 |
| Growth trajectory | 7/10 |
Who it fits: anyone prioritizing healthcare, budget-first buyers. Who should look elsewhere:
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