I happened to read these comments from traveladvisor.com. On this site, treavelers to various cities rate their stay. I've actually rated a few places myself.

Anyways, I thought there were some interesting comments posted on that site about our city. Like I said, these are the views from vacationers and people that responded to them. Unfortunately, some of these comments show that we're still having a hard time shaking out backwards, redneck label. Also, it's interesting to hear the opinions of people that actually live here. It sounds to me that is' actually people that live here that put down this city more than outsiders.

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I lived in Oklahoma City for 15 years (1982 - 1997). It was an okay place to live. (I moved to Wichita, KS seven years ago.) If you are politically conservative, you will fit right in. If you are a more enlightened thinker, you will not enjoy the Oklahoma City newspaper at all. My experience in the 1980's and 90's was that housing prices were very, very reasonable in OKC. Employment opportunities were pretty stable, weathering economic downturns pretty nicely. The people were mostly very friendly; but be warned that there is a certain "redneck" quality about the town. The University of Oklahoma is just down the road about 10 miles from OKC, and it is a better than average university.
I prefer living in Wichita and would prefer not to live in OKC again. But I could go back there if I had to.
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I find the comments about OKC interesting. The decision to move to OKC is at hand for me as well and I need a lot more info about OKC. Moving there from Houston, Tx will be a very big change, one of which I wonder if I can handle. Please do share your experiences, and in advance, thanks.
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I am considering relocating to OKC, however, I am concerned with career opportunities and housing. If there is anyone with a wealth of knowledge that cares to share please do, it can only be of benefit to many that just might give OKC a chance, and in return bring some diversity that may make a difference to the area.
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I was born in Oklahoma City and have lived here my entire life. I think it is a great place to raise a family and can recommend which parts of town are desirable to live. Housing is very affordable and traffic is never a problem. Oklahoma City is very conservative and there are tons of churches if this appeals to you. Not much nightlife and attractions are ho-hum but my friends who are married with children are very happy here.
What can I say about our weather?! Summer can be very hot and humid but this past summer was pleasantly mild! We do have tornaodes but I have never been affected by one personally. We get our share of rain and wind. And thunderstorms. Winters are usually okay. Couple of snowy days here and there. Had a couple of ice storms within the last 5 years and people don't know how to drive very well on the ice here. Weather is gorgeous this time of year.
Many people are OU Sooner football fanatics. OKC is a 20-30 minute drive from the University of Oklahoma which is in Norman. Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is an hour drive and their football team is currently 5-0. OSU and OU are usually decent in basketball and baseball too. We have minor league hockey and baseball.
Lots of restaurants but many are chains. (chili's, applebee's, don pablo's, olive garden, etc) Oklahomans love to eat and you will see this if you visit. Lots of overweight people. This is a city where you must use your car to go anywhere.
Will answer any ??'s you might have. Oklahoma City is not fast paced and it may not be exciting but it is very affordable and there are many nice neighborhoods.

And of course I know a realtor if you are interested in buying a home.
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I can maybe help if you give me some more specific questions about Oklahoma. I have lived here my whole life. One general thing though about Oklahoma is that the houses are much cheaper than many other states. That's my favorite part about it. Oklahoma is a good place to live and to raise a family.