Norman, Oklahoma SperlingViews

Norman is overall a very nice community. The University of Oklahoma is located in our city and is a vibrant, growing educational facility. While sometimes it seems the tail (the University) wags the dog (the city), the benefits of having the University outweigh the negatives. The cost of living is reasonable; traffic can be a problem during rush hour; shopping is adequate and we are close to OKC with larger and more varied shopping opportunities; good restaurants, both chain and local. Crime is fairly low, but could easily escalate due to population growth. Politically, the city is diverse and perhaps leans slightly to the left, but being located in the Bible Belt, we remain basically conservative. Among the housing markets within central metro area, Norman is one of the more competitve.

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Adjusting to a new environment - 6/5/2010

My self and three children moved to Norman in April, 2009. We chose to move from Illinos to Norman because all of my family lives here and I no longer wanted to be in IL. alone. Since being here I find this city to be much more relaxed than I am use too,but I find it to be a fairly nice place to raise children. Although the area is smaller than IL, I am still having trouble finding my way around the addresses are hidden and most people use landmarks as a destination instead of an address on street signs, I find this to be very confusing. I find the school which my three children attend to be substandard in the priority of their lessons, discipline,and school security system. The teachers are not focusing on the degree of educating our children. They are quick to call you about any little thing that does not fit their standard of teaching. I have attended church every Sunday since coming here, as a new visitor we were never introduced to the congregation, we were just assumed to be a part of the church. I have found my faith in the"Lord"since arrival here and greet everyone accordingly. I don't know any of my neighbors, yet I see them all the time coming and going and never good-morning or a hello. My children have made friends as most children always do, it is the adults of these children that are indifferent. I am now seeking employment after a year off. The prospect seem favorable for part-time work. I don't get out much other than with family member or to travel to the department stores movies and parks. There is not really much to do, no excitment, just shop, eat and watch television. The best part of being here is family.[read more...]

Excellent City - 3/17/2010

We relocated to the Norman, OK area for employment opportunities at Tinker AFB. We have found Norman to be an ideal city to live and raise a family. Our neighborhood in west Norman is picture perfect with every desired amenity within 5 miles of our home. We enjoy exploring our new city every day![read more...]

Frustrating-- How bad IS the air quality there?? - 9/23/2008

I was begining to think Norman was a PERFECT place to relocate. It seemed to have everything I was looking for in a place to move to, EXCEPT one HUGE problem..... The air quality is 36??!!! Oh my!!! I have allergies and my son has asthma. Would we even be able to BREATHE in Norman? I cannot believe cnn money rated Norman so high on the chart when many people could NOT go there and be able to live if they have ANY allergies or sensitivities or breathing difficulties or asthma at all! Or if they didn't have those problems before, I am guessing with that poor quality of air, they would DEVELOP breathing problems, especially the babies or young children exposed to it. I guess I will have to keep looking for my utopia :([read more...]

2 years now - 9/22/2008

Nice place to live[read more...]

Oklahoma at its Best - 12/11/2007

Norman, home to Oklahoma's university (OU), is a community that mixes well the traditions of "down home" Oklahoma culture with the sophistications of modern city life.[read more...]

Norman, Oklahoma - 6/9/2007

Norman has very affordable housing costs, and the University of Oklahoma, like many state universities, is a tremendous bargain. Other cost of living item are reasonable, but nothing special.[read more...]

Norman, OK - 10/5/2006

Norman is overall a very nice community. The University of Oklahoma is located in our city and is a vibrant, growing educational facility. While sometimes it seems the tail (the University) wags the dog (the city), the benefits of having the University outweigh the negatives. The cost of living is reasonable; traffic can be a problem during rush hour; shopping is adequate and we are close to OKC with larger and more varied shopping opportunities; good restaurants, both chain and local. Crime is fairly low, but could easily escalate due to population growth. Politically, the city is diverse and perhaps leans slightly to the left, but being located in the Bible Belt, we remain basically conservative. Among the housing markets within central metro area, Norman is one of the more competitve.[read more...]