Should I Move to OKC?

[Spartan]

Just got back from opening night for deadCENTER. Wow downtown was packed. So many gorgeous women walking around with douches that do not deserve them. Since I think that's the litmus test of a great single scene, if a douche bag can score a hot blond, I'd say OKC is A-O.K.

And after tonight and running into so many old friends and seeing so many trendy people pack Broadway and revel in the story of Mat Hoffman..it was truly a celebration of Okies who honor Oklahoma by dreaming big and defying normative standards and stereotypes. I can't say it enough. There is just something cool and special that you can only get from being a part of the beginning of something. It's just that "well-kept secret" that makes Oklahoma's massive hip scene so unique. A lot of outsiders have commented on it, how here in this "new city" that nobody really hears or thinks about we've got all these quirky people and great bands and people that just hit it big.

Those of us who are a part of OKC's urban renaissance and the massive growth in local culture are part of something that is brand new and has the sense that we have already stumbled across something very big. And it will continue to get bigger. Is OKC the next "Austin"? No of course not, OKC is just the next..OKC. That will mean something soon, and it already does in a very real way to us.

So yeah why not man, give it a try..become Okie. lol

[CO-To-OKC]

Thanks for all of the great advice. It seems like the good outweighs the bad.

[Larry OKC]

We will just have to agree to disagree then, seems fairly accurate to me.

[xoxotiffanynicole]

Really? I always thought of OKC not being the best singles city. So many people in this state get married so young. And it seems that there are many good looking girls that move off to Dallas or somewhere. Just never thought of OKC being great for singles.

However, with Oklahomas divorce rate I guess there will always be some single folks out there. Its just that there is usually baggage attached.

You do have a lot of young couples getting married, but there are a LOT more singles of all ages.

[Kerry]

I'm interested in moving to Oklahoma City because of the low cost of living and the conservative mindset of the area. I also have a friend who attends OU, and she says that she won't move outside of the area unless she absolutely has to.

Now for some of my questions:

What is the job market in OKC like right now? What would be the best way for me to search for a job (my degree is very versatile)? Is the life for singles good down there? Where can I find an affordable apartment ($600 or less) in a good area of the city?

Any other info would be great to know.

Thanks

Back to topic...

If you are looking for a conservative lifestyle OKC is a good place to start. You're single now but someday you will be married and OKC offers you a pretty good chance that your mate will be of the same political persuasion, which is very important.

There is a lot to do in OKC and unlike a lot of other place, you can actually afford to do it. I used to live in California where there was a lot of stuff to do but I couldn't to do any of it.

As for apartments, checkout some of the offerings downtown. It is a pretty safe area, most of apartments are new, and they are close to entertainment and work (walking distance close). If you do end up working outside the downtown area you will be going the opposite direction of rush hour traffic which is always a plus.

Here is a listing of most downtown housing options (with pictures and links)
http://www.downtownokc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=106

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[G.Walker]

Hello all. I'm new to this forum, and considering a move to Oklahoma City in about a year (when I graduate college). Let me give some background about myself, and then I'll as a few questions.

I'm 23 years old, single, and about to start my last year of college. I'm majoring in communications and minoring in business. I live in Pueblo, Colorado, a blue-collar, old school town of about 100,000 people that doesn't offer many opportunities for college graduates. I wouldn't mind moving to the Denver area so that I can stay close to my family, but the cost of living up there is ridiculously high compared to other cities in the Midwest.

I'm interested in moving to Oklahoma City because of the low cost of living and the conservative mindset of the area. I also have a friend who attends OU, and she says that she won't move outside of the area unless she absolutely has to.

Now for some of my questions:

What is the job market in OKC like right now? What would be the best way for me to search for a job (my degree is very versatile)? Is the life for singles good down there? Where can I find an affordable apartment ($600 or less) in a good area of the city?

Any other info would be great to know.

Thanks

To answer your question if you should move to OKC, yes.

Oklahoma City is very vibrant at the moment, and growing. While business's are expanding and upgrading of OKC continues, it would be a great time to move here before OKC reaches its prime. As far the job market, since you are a recent graduate, you can probably get a job in the University sector. OU offers alot of jobs for recent graduates, like research assistant jobs, as well as jobs working for a particular college, and contract jobs. Norman would be a good option for you, because you will be close to your friend, and also have a nice suburban feel, and slower pace than OKC, however you would only be 20 mins away from OKC, and could enjoy a nightlife in the Bricktown district on the weekends. You can get nice 1 to 2 bdrm apartment in Norman for $600/mo. Also, if Norman is not your style, OKlahoma City University is a great university with job opportunities, and cost of living is a little cheaper in OKC, as far as sections to live in the city, I would recommend Midtown, if you wanted to be close to downtown, or NW OKC around NW 36th May, Penn area up to NW 50th May, Penn area...

[possumfritter]

G. Walker...Also some nice apartments in and around the Northwest Expressway and Council and several blocks north.

Would definitely stay away from the Wilshire Blvd/Lyrewood cluster of apartments...high crime area and they seem to have alot of apartment fires over there.

[mugofbeer]

Oh please. WE have plenty to satisfy music fans of all stripes. It's not like Denver is a major music mecca.

sooner, I was illustrating the lifestyle differences, not commenting about music. (LOL)

[BG918]

I just recently moved from Denver back to OKC and now have moved back to Denver for work. Yes, OKC is far cheaper than Denver but it is NOT Denver. If you prefer a slower, more conservative lifestyle then OKC may suit you. OKC is up and coming. It has it's problems and, like Pueblo, it's not made of money. If you're "rock and roll," then Denver or Dallas may better suit you. If you are "country" or "gospel" then OKC is more like it.

A perfect setup for me would be to stay living in Oklahoma but have a job that send me to Denver for work once a month, preferably on a Friday so I could spend the weekend hiking or skiing before heading back to OK. I lived in Denver for a year and thought I would be in the mountains all the time but was lucky to get up there more than once a month.

[Curt]

Take it from me..If you dont move to OKC you will regret it..I wanted to and did'nt..What a huge mistake...Just do it.

[CuatrodeMayo]

There is an up-and-coming area called the Plaza District The Plaza District - Oklahoma City

There are plenty of great, inexpensive, historical buildings in the area that rent for pretty cheap.