oklahoma-city

Choosing the perfect place to raise your children is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Before moving to Oklahoma, there are many things to take into consideration. Crime rates should be the first thing to consider. Other considerations include school quality and density, population, and job opportunities. Below you will find descriptions of three great cities in Oklahoma – all perfect places to move your family to.

#1. Edmond, OK

Edmond is a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, and it is a large population city. As of the last census, over 80,000 people lived in Edmond. It is just a short drive to Oklahoma City and many other cities thanks to easy to access highways in Edmond. If you are looking for new homes Edmond is a great place to live.

One of the most attractive features of Edmond is the parks. There are over 20 parks that citizens can make use of, take their kids to, and generally spend time at. Find new homes in Edmond, OK and you’ll never be far from an activity at the park.

There are also many opportunities for education in the Edmond area. There are over 30 public schools, including three high schools, but there are also quite a few private schools to choose from. Holy Trinity Christian School, Mercy School Institute, Oklahoma Christian School, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Providence Hall Classical Christian School, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, and St. Mary’s Episcopal School are all options for parents who prefer private schools.

#2. Claremore, OK

Claremore has a population of just 18,000. It is somewhat close to the bigger city Tulsa also. This means that despite living in a small city, you won’t be far from whatever you need.

Claremore is home to Rogers State University, a college that serves over 4,000 students. The city also has a vocational training facility. There are also many public schools for grades K-12 in the area. In fact, there are two school districts in the city: Sequoyak Public Schools and the Claremore Independent School District.

As for jobs, Baker Hughes – an oil field service company – is a major employer in the area. Claremore also has a large industrial presence.

#3. Broken Arrow, OK

Broken Arrow has the largest population out of all the cities you’ll find here. It has over 100,000 residents, and it is a part of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area.

The biggest draw for Broken Arrow is its large business and industry sector. FlightSafety International, Blue Bell Creameries, and Windstream Communications all have operations in Broken Arrow.

Broken Arrow Public Schools supplies public school access for grades K-12, but there are other options as well. A small portion of Broken Arrow utilizes Union Public Schools. There are also a few colleges in Broken Arrow: Northeastern State University and Tulsa Technology Center.

Conclusion

No matter which city you choose to move to, you will find activities and events to entertain yourself. All three of these cities also have great job opportunities and education.