I moved to OKC in 2020 from South Carolina after 35 being in the South and I love it here cost of living is cheap and da jobs are good and pay way more and the best thing is that I met my wife here God placed me here for a reason and now I see why😊
We moved from California to Iowa for medical care. Now we’re looking to move to my hubbys hometown an hour past okc. Glad to hear interracial couples do ok
Im from cali also. Been here a little over a year. really love it . people are friendly. seems to been cheaper to buy then rent. never been a home owner.
Welcome and congratulations on the move. It really depends on what you're renting. I worked with a client from Northern Cali a few months ago and her rent budget was the same as a mortgage so she bought a home. But every case is different and sometimes renting is the best choice. If you want to crunch the numbers just shoot me a text. 405.413.4415
I live in Midwest City, Ok, and I love it here! I moved here from a dead end steel town in Pennsylvania. Love Hefner Lake, Scissortail Park, great walking paths, great restaurants, great Mexican food, asian food. Great summer weather. Winters are easier than up north. There is a good mix of cultures. There are more liberal leaning churches now than ever in OKC. It's affordable, period.
There's not much here compared to other states. Oklahoma is trying. It's a lot quieter here. Sometimes that's good, sometimes it's boring. Drugs are here, but not as bad as other states. Crime is here, but not as bad. Oklahoma is notorious for building something and letting it go, "like upkeep, publishing, etc.". It is cheaper to live here, but the trade-off is less to do. Education is terrible, with monstrous amounts of money coming in through taxes, casinos, and other means, but it rates at the bottom of the list when it comes to education. The job market is bleak, we don't have as many big corporate company's, so wages are small. There is still a lot of opportunity if you are willing to take the risk. it's not as crowded like some states. i have been here off and on my whole life, when i leave out, it's nice to come back to and un wind
Great video. I like how you focused on the main idea that OKC is a major city with major city offerings like the others. However, I have a few recommendations for future videos; give more examples of what OKC is or has to offer. For Diversity (for example), I'd mention that OKC has districts geared toward cultural or ethnic such as Asia District (OKC's Chinatown), Capital HIll (OKC's Hispanic downtown), the Eastside (OKC's traditional black downtown) and Deep Deuce (OKC's now genetrified former black downtown), 39th Street (OKC's Gayborhood), and various S Amercan hoods in/near the Plaza District, Paseo Arts District, etc and that OKC has large numbers of Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, Native Americans, and as you mentioned Mixed. One other suggestion that I liked but can be expanded is the Conservative nature of Oklahoma - you did a good job but what you meant was Rural OK is socially conservative (which explains some of the weird/ridiculous state laws) but Urban Oklahoma (OKC metro and Tulsa) are FISCAL conservative which is more liberal socially but straight with regard to taxation/spending. A good example of this would mention MAPS programs in OKC which take a 1 cent portion of the city tax that builds civic attractions such as the new Scissortail Park and OKC Convention Center - wouldn't find this in a liberal OR conservative city but OKC is both really (liberal on social issues, conservative "smart" on fiscal). Republican is mainly a National prospective in OKC, reality is most OKC people are very liberal socially. One final thing to mention next time is OKC's growth, its rapid but organic. This can been seen mostly in the nightlife and restaurant offerings - as you said, pretty much anything you want can be found in OKC and if not, it's coming shortly. The transformation of what OKC was in 1990 compared to 2000 to 2010 to now is just amazing; as you said people from larger cities don't have to worry, theres tons to do and not the traffic and given the COL advantage you have more disposable income to actually do things. Anyway - best wishes! OKC expat.
Oklahoma gets all for seasons. It's hot during the summer. During the fall it's pretty much low 80's in late september through mid October. From mid October to mid November it's usually in the Low 70's with dips into the 60's. December is 50's and 60's. January and February are 50's and 40's with dips into the 20's and 30's. You might even get some single digits. March is all over the place with temperatures in the 30's - 70's. April is 50's - 70's and the end of month is the beginning of tornado season. May is 50's -80's, but mostly in the upper 70's - low 80's. Extremley rainy! June is 80's and 90's and late June is normally the end of tornado season. July and August 90's- 100's.
Thinking of moving to Edmond from Seattle. I'm originally from Houston, spent 25 years there, so I have a decent understanding of the region. I'm more centrist conservative, even liberal on some issues. But it's getting so insane here in Seattle. Difficult to explain. But my main focus now is on raising a family. Can't do that here. Just cannot. Thanks for the video! Great insight!
Thanks for watching the channel and from one west coast guy to another I totally understand. Also, my sister lives in Houston (The Woodlands) so I spend a lot of time down there. We both ditched California after college. As for Edmond, it's a solid place to live. A lot of New Construction, parks, A-rated schools, walking trails, shopping, Lake Arcadia, places to eat. It has the state's third largest college, UCO, so a lot of kids stay local. If you just want to talk about it just give me a call 405-413-4415.
I live in Seattle too. It's insanely crowded. Wears you out really. Damn good food and that's about it for me. I want to see OKC for relocation or Albuquerque. I never want to live in a city with Seattle kind of water boundaries ever again. just too hard to get around. Plus come October the clouds and rain never stops for 7 months.
I'm in the crossroads debating on moving from LA to Tulsa. I have a job secured ready to hit the ground running. I honestly will say I'm scared of leaving the great nationa parks, rivers, lakes and camping. This vides was helpful. Still 50/50
👍 Liked & Subscribed. I'm planning on moving from Sacramento, California to OKC to be closer to family to help each other out. I never been to Oklahoma before and was a little unsure about it. I really appreciate the honesty and info in this video. It was very well done and gave me most of the information I was interested in and made me feel better about moving there. The only things missing that I wanted to know about is what the crime is like there, if it's safer, and is there a lot of homeless people there? Is there info about that in any of your other videos? If yes, which ones?
There are homeless people downtown, and you might see them panhandling off the highway in other places. But it's noooooooothing like California. As far as crime there are some hot spots like any major city. I touch on some of those areas in my map tour video.
Am from California and I lived in Oklahoma City for about 8yrs and love it planning to relocate back to Oklahoma with my family it’s a beautiful place if you like a small slow city
Do you mean school or housing vouchers. Also, I don't know about a beauty supply store like that in Ponca City, but in OKC you'll be alright. Trust me!
Hurry get to OKC so you can suffer like the rest of us LOL. Great video, but OKC is not that cool just yet, but with the help of you out of OKC people could help us fund schools? So there's a workforce here for you to continue to enjoy our great city or move to Yukon and Moore like the rest of us.
If you’re just passing through OKC consider an alternate route. I’m a commercial driver and passed through there 4 times a week. Excessive speed and tailgating has created life threatening risk. Brick Town is interesting.
Great video. Thank you. Please ease up on the repetitive music that makes it challenging to hear and focus on what you are saying. Incase you make another video. Still liked it though.
I live in Southern California and own in OKC. Biggest shocks - property insurance is more expensive than in Southern CA. Even with a new roof. ONG - gas bills are shockingly high. Property prices have risen drastically in the last two years, and rents are low if you are a landlord. If you are moving to buy and live in the house, there are some beautiful houses for amazing prices versus Southern CA where nothing is affordable..
A southern California opinion is always a little slanted, no offense, cuz your state is so crazy. My youngest was born at CHOC in Orange so I know. Welcome to sanity!!
You are right, I am from Okie & raised L.A both places. However, I will never live in OKC, it is not a major city, and it should never be compared to an L.A. better yes not even Dallas. Wages are extremely embarrassing, but that is why when you know you leave.
Iam gonna be living there in the next year iam in California back at home living with my parents the cost of rent I was paying monthly would be more than enough to relocate. I've really started to become depressed here after 2020 it has gotten worse traffic prices of everything it really and the crimes it really sucks now. I was born and raised here in Los Angeles
Thanks for reaching out. OKC is a great place to be and if you have any questions feel free to call, text or email. As far as feeling depressed, no matter where you move to find a good support system and people to talk to. We All have rough, difficult or overwhelming patches in life.
This is a great video!! You've done a lot of research! I am a travel nurse looking up some info on OKC. Great editing as well! Keep up the hard work! :)
Thank you so much! My niece is actually going to school to be a travel nurse. If you need help finding a place just give me a call or shoot me a text. 405.413.4415
I'd like to know what a diverse neighborhood ok (OKC) I'm planning on moving there soon and so far this channel has been very helpful. Please guys help me out
About how many tornados are in the OKC combined metro area on average a year? And what is the typical size? I read online the Metro gets an average of 5 a year.. usually F0 to F2 occasionally F3. Is this about accurate? Or is there more like an average of about 3 a year on average? Thanks in advance. 😊
Thanks for watching the channel and great question! If the data says five it's probably five. However, the OKC metro extends out pretty far. So you can get a brief touchdown 35 miles south of downtown OKC in rural Cleveland County and it will count. Can a tornado hit a major Metro area? Yes. Does it happen very often? No.
@MovingtoOklahoma Out of those 5, what are the most common scales? F0 to F1 out of 5 Or is it more like F1 to F3 out of 5 Or is it more like F0 to F1 is common majority for the year... and about every 2 years roughly you get an F2.. roughly every 4 to 5 years you get an F3.... roughly 5 to 7 years... it's F4... every 7 to 14 years you get an F5. Would this be pretty accurate?
@@SamSprague-h1k if you look at data you're going to get a kind of inaccurate representation of your chances of encountering a tornado. A tornado could happen in any given area and the size is typically F0-F3 anywhere. There's hotspot areas that historically have encountered very large tornadoes F4-F5. These areas may not see a tornado of any significance for several years but if a tornado is almost imminent they run a high chance of a very large dangerous tornado. You could look into these areas for example Moore. But overall your chances are pretty slim and if you are in a tornado the the chances that tornado will completely destroy your home are even slimmer. Repairable damage is the most likely outcome of the very unlikely chance you encounter a tornado. And of you have a storm shelter the chances of death are 0%. Take it seriously, watch the weather and you'll be fine.
I'm native American born on the Seminole Reservation in Oklahoma. My dad's family is from the Seminole Reservation and my mom's family is from the Creek Reservation that is just located east of the Seminole Reservation (and up through and around Tulsa) but I grew up in OKC. I always thought Oklahoma was boring and wanted to move to the coast of South Carolina. But after realizing that Oklahoma is really a better place to live and raise kids, I've been content here and good with only vacationing in other states. What people don't notice is that about half of Oklahoma is still a reservation and the Governor are the tribes are trying hard to get along but you have to respect the tribes because Oklahoma wouldn't be what it is without the billions of dollars that Oklahoma gets from the tribes.
You sir were pretty much spot on! This state isn't for everyone in fact some who grew up here leave after high school..... but many later move back . I could have moved to a state on the coast got paid more but couldn't have lived as well . Overall it's been ok i can always go visit another state if i wish but there's plenty here i have yet to see stoll a life adventure.
This man lied so hard saying it's not a high traffick are and you can get anywhere in 30 minutes. Idk how long he been there, but that city has some absolutely terrible traffic.
I think this might be a good video but I CANNOT HEAR most of it because the BACKGROUND MUSIC. If you would turn that DOWN or remove it entirely it would be where I could UNDERSTAND what you are saying. The background music is LOUDER than you are. It is VERY DISTRACTING.
@@MovingtoOklahomado you have a list of apartments that are about 2 bedrooms in a nicer area safe for children? Under $900 a month? I want to buy a home eventually as well. I just have to build my credit more
@@niadavis870 it's hard to keep a list of apartment pricing, but I would try Edmond First. Mustang and Yukon don't have a lot of apartments, but Moore has some solid choices. If there is any other way I can help you please let me know.
Edmond and Yukon are great areas. I live in Deer Creek, which is right in between Edmond and Yukon. Again, the metro is extremely diverse and like any major city such as Dallas, Denver or Atlanta. In fact I went to a Historically Black College about 25 miles north of here and most of us that stayed live in Deer Creek, Edmond, Yukon, or Moore. Trust me, none of us have zero concerns about going to CVS after dark.
@@Mamapicky Subscribe to the channel because I'm going to be doing some videos that should help you out with local suburbs. Now, no matter if you're buying or renting save, save, and save some more. A solid savings account in Oklahoma can open a lot of doors for you.
Thank you so much for the comment. However, politics are a part of every society and no matter what side of the aisle you're on you have a support system here. You and I agree, Oklahomans are good people and it's a great place to live.
It’s Just like any place. If your poor it sucks and if you have money it’s great. Ask the guys and gals on each corner that don’t have a home what it’s like to live in Oklahoma City.
Yes, those would be great choices. Deer Creek is also amazing however it's a school district and not a city. it sits in between Edmond and Piedmont. If you need help finding a spot shoot me a text 4054134415.
No matter what it's 20 minutes from downtown OKC without traffic. I leave near Piedmont and it's far outside the "city" you are closer to Yukon area. Edmond is great but depends on how much money you have and if you don't mind white people looking down on you lol. Good luck. Deer Creek is like Edmond but more Christian, more white, and farther out of OKC limits. It's considered OKC but white flight made it what it is today.
Thanks for the video... I am going for an interview for a job in Oklahoma and I have loved the place even before being approved for the job.. I have been searching for a place I can raise a family and not a rowdy state and a more Christian state.
Hi. Yeah I like Newcastle because it gives you that small town feel, but you're really close to Moore and SW OKC. Plus, you're within 20-25 minutes of Downtown OKC. So if you start to feel confined or get bored you're literally 10-30 minutes away from big city entertainment.
I liked your video, it was very informative. It gave a positive view of Oklahoma. They have Opera and theater. I saw Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Scarlet Pimpernel, etc there. The liberal people need to stay in liberal states. We don't need them destroying our conservative way of life.
At this time I don't have any videos about land in Oklahoma. However, what exactly are you looking for and I'm sure I can point you in the right direction.
Lots of military retirees, decent traffic, lower cost of living vs poor transit hub - cars & plains only, challenging weather - lots of ice, very hot & humid summers. Hope it doesn't become what he describes here. Prefer live & let live & affordable as is.
Oklahoma itself has some really nice lakes. We used to go every weekend in the summer. But I moved to Florida when I was 14. Prior to that I never thought of moving. No one talks about moving away. Everyone stays.
OKC is extremely spread out and due to public transportation or the lack of it I strongly recommend a car. However, I can honestly walk to a Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, Homeland grocery store a 7-11 and tons of other places. They are all within a mile from my house. It just depends on where you live.
@@MovingtoOklahoma I was back about a year ago and I did notice that Norman, my home town was a lot more walkable despite having spread out a whole lot. Lots more sidewalk and walking trails. It would be nice if that held true for OKC as a whole as well.
Depends for singles that don't do out doors but like dance clubs but not bars nope. No male strip club like dallas. Mostly hotels in bricktown go to dixie chicks in brick town for cheaper drinks. not fun compared to other cities pink parrot and saints closed down there club 115 and Hispanic place thst be jumping but thats it mayb doll house if they open the cabaret was close a shame its posh atmosphere. So dont come to club becuz vey options limited come becuz u want to do outdoors save money retire r have a friend group as a single u find yourself cant relate to the family fun things to do here
Yes. There are plenty of insurance companies that can help you with that. However, Because you're Canadian I would ask about your current benefits for temporary relocation to the United States. Technically, you're still a citizen so I don't see why your insurance wouldn't travel.
Legally, I can't steer you in one direction over another. However, if you tell me what you're looking for I can point you in the direction. 😉 405 413 4415 russellcarter13@gmail.com.
Im from Chicago, & I have never been to Oklahoma, but Chicago is a foodie city, & I love that. I would worry about Oklahoma’s food, & those damn tornadoes.
Lol. I have a friend from College who is from Chicago and is also a foodie. On Facebook he is always posting about new spots in OKC. However, this is not Chicago which has endless possibilities because food is part of the culture there.
Mid April to Mid June is usually tornado season. There is also a small window in early October. Again, I've been here 20 years and I have never been affected by one. Should you take them seriously? Yes. But most go their entire lives without seeing one.
It's been active but as a former news reporter I've covered worse. The meteorologists have done a great job giving people a heads up on severe weather days.
I understand what you're saying but you either grow or you fall behind. Local and state leaders are pushing growth. Also, Oklahoma can provide the financial, emotional, cultural and spiritual growth that a family could be looking for. Don't they deserve that? And to be honest, all of my current clients are bringing jobs here!
DO NOT MOVE TO OKLAHOMA, Jobs pay are poor as a worker you have little to no rights. The only rights you have are the ones the federal government gave us. And more people who move here the more expensive everything gets. An. Efficiency apartment did cost $500 now over $1000. Do not move here
