Several of
Tulsa’s suburbs have found their way into best places to live lists, and many are enjoying rapid growth. Whether you’re looking for a quiet small town or a bustling community hub, you’ll find your place in one of these Tulsa suburbs.
Owasso
Reputation: Upper middle class families
Hotspots: The Center at Owasso, Silver Dollar Café, Andolini’s
Owasso has had the most growth of any suburb in Oklahoma since 2000. It features
a strong school district, a great economy, and housing options that are continually growing.
Owasso has many excellent shopping, dining, and nightlife amenities within its industrial district, but it’s conveniently located about 14 miles outside of Tulsa.
Broken Arrow
Reputation: Upper middle class families
Hotspots: Main Street Tavern, Action Lounge, Ted’s Café Escondido
Located northeast of Tulsa, this is the largest suburb in the region with over 100,000 residents. It has a strong and diverse economy with the third largest concentration of manufacturers in all of
Oklahoma.
The
schools are some of the strongest in the area and is bolstered by two libraries. Easy access to the city makes this a great place for commuters. The many parks, museums, shopping, and restaurants give this vibrant community wonderful access to local amenities.
Sand Springs
Reputation: Quiet small town with many local businesses
Hotspots: Sandite Billiards & Grill, Expressway Lounge, M&J’s Old Time Tavern
Sand Springs is a small suburb whose middle-class community takes great pride in the number of small and independent businesses in the town. The largest employer in the city is the
Sand Springs Public School District, which features a groundbreaking program for early childhood education.
In addition to small businesses, the Case Community Center, River City Park, and Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum provide plenty of local culture for residents looking for history, sports, or a place to enjoy a picnic.
Bixby
Reputation: Affluent agricultural community
Hotspots: Roosters Cocktails, Louie’s Grill & Bar, Flying Fish Sushi Bar
One of Oklahoma’s smaller suburbs, this town is known as the Garden Spot of Oklahoma. Though small, it is fast-growing and very popular for its agricultural output.
With an average household income of $85,000, this relatively affluent community with
great schools has a proud, small-town vibe. Residents love to gather for events and recreation at the Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum.
Claremore
Reputation: College town
Hotspots: Buckets Bar, Hugo’s Family Restaurant, Hammett House Restaurant
Claremore is one of the outer suburbs of Tulsa and the seat of Rogers County. With a population of just under 20,000, it’s a friendly, small-town community that’s home to Rogers State University.
The town has a diversified economy which makes it a very stable place to live, and prides itself on good local people coming together without politics. Popular local attractions include the Will Rogers Memorial, the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum, and the Historic Belvidere Museum.
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