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
Is the crime or racism more dangerous? - 12/31/2006
I live in eastern Tulsa (31st and 169), many of the lovely people here in Tulsa call this "Little Mexico" (not affectionately, either) due to the population being highly Mexican. I've had no problems here, however, like James, there are many very racist people in Tulsa that abhor eastern (largely Latino) and northern (largely black) Tulsa. Some won't even leave their cars in this area. I have lived in northern, eastern (now) and southwestern Tulsa and can tell you that although the crime rate is very high all over the city, the southwest is PACKED with drugs, specifically crystal meth and there have been fires and so forth due to this.
If you move to Tulsa, here's the breakdown: there are minor drug problems in the north, heavy drug problems in the south (very wealthy and very largely white - many of the teenagers in the Union and Jenks districts do speed) and other crime problems spread out everywhere.
However, trying to find a non-racist friend around
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advice for hexxuss - 11/2/2006
I'm a native Tulsan who has lived in Omaha the past 6 years, so maybe I can give you some perspective. They are a lot alike - conservative, friendly, religious (although Omaha is Catholic, Tulsa Protestant), family oriented. If you want to fit in either place I can only recommend the Unitarian church -- which Tulsa interestingly has a lot of! We used to joke it was the backlash to the buckle on the bible belt! If you don't know, some UU churches actually have Wiccan groups meeting there. I like the geography/lakes/trees of Northeast Ok far better than NE, but have to say people are more friendly and polite here, and traffic far less of a headache than Tulsa. Summers are hot both place, but longer, hotter, and more humid in Tulsa for sure. Took me awhile to acclimate to winter, but not sure I could stand the southern heat anymore.
Anywhere in the Midwest will be conservative and you may have more trouble finding soulmates than in either coast or big cities like Chicago. Good
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open-minded? - 10/30/2006
This doesn't sound like the 'open-minded' place that the recruiter mentioned to me on the phone. I want to thank whoever posted about the religious aspects of this place.
Being Wiccan, I sincerely doubt that we would fit in there at ALL, let alone the fact that I'm trying to find some place LESS bible-thumping than Omaha, NE. I loathe it here - nothing but a bunch of hypocrits and every dang thing closes on Sundays.
I truly belong no where but the Pacific Northwest I guess - where the open-minded roam freely and it's not uncommon to see everything open
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In Response to David - 10/28/2006
David, your opening sentences said "Don't get me wrong, because I like it here (in Tulsa)." If so, then why is your entire post very
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I love Tulsa! - 10/25/2006
I was relocated here from Ft. Lauderdale, FL one year ago. My life has changed so much for the better as well as my quality of life. Tulsa offers more than I had in Ft. Lauderdale: cheaper cost of living, cheaper rent, less traffic, more arts, awesome neighborhoods, great places to eat. The people here are so friendly compared to the rudeness of South Florida. I feel safe here when i go to an ATM or walk down the street after dark. In Florida I was constantly looking out for someone to jump me at the ATM or on the street. There are so many things to do outside of Tulsa as well. Camping, lakes, hiking, offroading, vinyards, Ozark mountains. tulsa offers anything you could want and if it's not here Dallas is 3.5 hours
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"Fitting In" Tulsa - 10/13/2006
I moved to Tulsa about ten years ago and found it very difficult to "fit in" at first. Don't get me wrong because I do like it here. But unless you are born and raised here, and more importantly, went to the right schools and churches and have the right family, it will have at least some negative impact on your ability to fit in.
Tulsa is kind of generic. Nothing really horrible to say about it, but nothing really exceptional either. It has some nice museums, and a few other cultural attractions, but nothing that most other cities of the same size wouldn't have. Crime is much higher than average (at 12.3 homicides per 100,000 people, which ranks considerably higher than New York City at 7.0, and the national average at 5.0), and while most Tulsans believe it is all on the north side (the majority of it is), statistics show the gang activity is quickly moving south and east. Tulsa is very conservative so don't look for too much public support for the infrastructure. Poorly
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In responce to Mark's last post - 9/27/2006
Honestly Tulsa does have problems. Every city does. Not everyone is going to like Tulsa because it is religious and family oriented. If you want to party it up and hit up tons of night clubs while you are still young and single, go somewhere else besides Tulsa. Go to Vegas or something. But if you ever decide to put your family first, Tulsa might be your place. I for one and proud that Tulsa is dominantly religious. I am a Christian and many of my friends are, but that doesn't mean that we all go around and enforce our ideals on everyone. I know many people who have no religious affiliation and still enjoy living Tulsa. Tulsa to me is more moral than religious. Tulsa is one of the few places where someone's word and handshake still means something. To be completely honest Tulsa is far from perfect, but every time I leave I miss it because its home to me. Please think twice before you deem Oklahoma as worthless, its a great place to
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You may have a problem with Tulsa. - 9/20/2006
Religion is not a problem for me as long as it doesn't dictate what can or cannot be in a given place. People here take religion too far, and think everyone else should feel the way they do. Otherwise they are quickly made the outsider. That is what I don't like. I'm NOT religious, nor will I ever be. That is my choice! It's called freewill. But appartantly that's not good enough here in Tulsa. It effects the overall culture or lack thereof, and that is a shame. Tulsa has a ton of potential as a city. But people here refuse to think outside the box. I've lived in many areas like Seattle, Denver, Phoenix and San Diego. All these places were very nice and had much cultural ammenities to offer it's citizen's, and best of all they did not let religion get in the way of politics like Tulsa and Oklahoma in general does.
Just my two cents. But I honestly feel this is not a good place for the young and
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Is religion a problem Mark? - 9/18/2006
Whats so wrong with having a city with many religious citizens? I feel better knowing that there are many more churches than bars and strip clubs in
Tulsa. If night life is what your all about then Tulsa may not be your cup of tea. If you want a friendly, safe, and affordable city to raise a family then look no further than
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I hate Tulsa! - 9/15/2006
People here are all about religion. It's the bible-belt and they are very proud of it too. This contributes to the ultra-consevative nature of Tulsa. As a result it effects what you can and cannot do here. Many things you can do in other cities, are just a dream here. There is very little culture or things to do here, except go to church or go fishing. There aren't many great malls or movie theatres. Many of the city's neighborhoods are falling apart. Tulsa has the highest poverty rate in the state. Everything needs a makeover in this town including the roads. There are few jobs that pay decent for the professional compared with other cities of comparable size. That is why Tulsa hasn't grown very much. They have nothing to attract young professionals. People go to school here because it's cheap, then they get the hell out. The lack of traffic is the only upside here. It's hot as hell from May to
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