What BestPlaces Users Say about Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma is a city known for its diverse economy, rich culture, and strong sense of community. With a population of over 400,000 people, it offers a blend of urban and suburban living. In order to get a comprehensive understanding of what it's like to live in Tulsa, I have included and summarized various user reviews from BestPlaces.net. These reviews highlight the positive and negative aspects of living in Tulsa and provide valuable insights from individuals who have experienced the city firsthand.
1) "I've lived in Tulsa for over 10 years and have loved every moment of it. The cost of living is affordable, the people are friendly, and there's always something to do. I especially enjoy the art and music scene in the downtown area." - Sarah J.
2) "Tulsa is a great place for families. There are excellent schools, plenty of parks and outdoor activities, and a low crime rate. However, the job market can be tough for young professionals looking to advance their career." - Mark T.
3) "I've lived in Tulsa my entire life and have seen the city grow and evolve. While there are some issues with traffic and crime, overall, it's a safe and welcoming place to call home. The sense of community is strong here and there are always events and festivals happening throughout the year." - Jessica L.
4) "I moved to Tulsa for a job opportunity and was pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up enjoying the city. There's a great balance between city life and nature, with plenty of hiking trails and outdoor spaces close by. However, I wish there were more diverse dining options." - David G.
In summary, these user reviews highlight the affordability, friendly community, and various entertainment options in Tulsa. However, some reviewers mentioned potential downsides such as limited job opportunities and lack of diversity in certain aspects. Overall, it seems that Tulsa offers a comfortable and enjoyable living experience for many, but as with any city, it may not be the perfect fit for everyone.
based on 97 ReviewsGet to know Tulsa with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Tulsa
crime - 5/30/2006
Tulsa does have a very high crime rate, but I have lived around the area long enough to know that the high cime rate areas are all the areas in the north and northeast portions of Tulsa. Highway 51 basically divides Tulsa. Everything south of 51 is great and everything north needs to be avoided. The parts of Tulsa by the river in the central area are nice as well as all of south Tulsa. Crime is real bad in north and northeast Tulsa especially around the Turley area, but if you live south of highway 51 you have nothing to worry about. I love Tulsa and I would not want to live anywhere
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relocation/or retirement - 3/23/2006
Tell me what its like? I need to come and visit the area.....I like bicycle friendly cities, road biking and path biking.......flowering trees/and water. Like bookstores/coffeeshops and a variety of cultural activities and churches. Single at 50 and want a place I can afford, and won't go
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The people are great - the job market sucks - 2/5/2006
The job market wasnt much when we lived there (which is why we dont live there anymore). A bachelors degree will get you about $11/hr and a highschool education will earn you minimum wage. The weather was much nicer than I had expected and the housing market is very affordable. I remember a conversation that I had with my brother. When I told him that we bought a house for $48K he said thats what he paid for his truck. Then he asked me if my house had running water and an indoor toilet :). Got to love that sense of humor. Tulsa does have a lot to offer if you dont need an
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Very Friendly City - 2/2/2006
I went to visit Tulsa recently, and found it to be a very hospitable town. People are outgoing and genuine. There's a lot of things to like about Tulsa. Everything is convenient, it's easy to get around the city, the climate is mild, and the cost of living is very low. It's a great place for recreation, given the number of reasonably priced golf courses, the water recreation area just to the west of Tulsa, and a nice casino just to the east. The only negatives are that it doesn't have an active downtown area and the job market is a bit thin, unless you're in the energy or aerospace
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Tulsa - America's Friendliest City - 1/25/2006
I have lived off and on for about 30 years in Tulsa, my time away was never by choice. I am originally from a small town 75 mildes south of Tulsa, called Coffeyville, Kansas. I consider Tulsa my second hometown. It has all the advantages of a very large city such as the ballet, concerts, shopping, cultural activities. It is an excellent city for young families and is also kind to the elderly and it is still small enough to travel around easily.
People that come here to Tulsa for the first time are always surprised by what they see, I think people tend to still think of Oklahoma as during the dust bowl days. Northeast Oklahoma where Tulsa is located is called Green Country and you will agree when you see all the hills, trees, flowers and in the spring and summer the hills are covered with green trees, bushes and grass. We have weather that covers the gaumet from hot summer, to cool spring with rain, to cool crisp autumn to cold snowy winters. And yes, we do get
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