2021 Best Suburbs of Oklahoma City

Welcome to the Big Friendly! Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is famous for its sports teams, wide variety of great museums, equine championships and events, and delicious onion burgers. The city combines southern flair with urban amenities, which is one reason why the city’s population continues to grow, you can even build a house in Oklahoma in this city. More than 655,000 people call the great OKC home, and with the city named the best in the state to retire in, more people move here every year. For those not ready to commit to the big city life, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best suburbs to choose from.

10. Newcastle

• Population: 10,280
• Median Home Value: $191,300
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 26 minutes
• School Ranking: B+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 240
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 8

Newcastle has grown from its dairy farming origins and has become a thriving town of over 10,000 individuals. Home to parks, a casino and a growing business community, Newcastle is seeing more and more residents moving here every year. An additional perk is the low cost of living. Your new Newcastle home is waiting for you!

9. Purcell

• Population: 6,449
• Median Home Value: $140,900
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 22 minutes
• School Ranking: B+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 254
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 32

Purcell is located approximately 36 miles south of Oklahoma City. One highlight is Purcell Lake, which features 150 acres of water surrounded by parks and hiking trails. Other local favorites include the community garden, golf course and the annual festivals. With a motto of “Heart of Oklahoma,” this friendly city places great value on the community, including working on several community-wide projects. Take a look at the houses available in Purcell!

8. Moore

• Population: 62,103
• Median Home Value: $135,400
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
• School Ranking: B+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,314
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 108

There’s more in Moore! Located 11 miles south of Oklahoma City, Moore is home to over 240 acres of park grounds, including Veteran’s Memorial Park. Entertainment can be found all across the city, from Urban Air Trampoline Adventure Park to the Yellow Rose Dinner Theater, where you can catch a live comedy performance and dinner. With seemingly endless choices for food and shopping, Moore should be more than enough to satisfy. Be sure to check out the house listings in Moore!

7. Mustang

• Population: 21,997
• Median Home Value: $154,000
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 24 minutes
• School Ranking: B+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 231
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 30

Mustang is 17 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. There’s a wealth of parks in this town, including ones dedicated just for dogs. Fan favorites include the Mustang Recreation Center, as well as the nearby ballpark and soccer fields. State Highway 152 cuts through the middle of the city, making it easy to get to wherever you need to go. Take a look at the new homes in Mustang today!

6. Yukon

• Population: 27,534
• Median Home Value: $136,500
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 22 minutes
• School Ranking: B+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 524
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 48

Located 17 miles west of Oklahoma City, Yukon is a charming city of more than 27,000 residents. Folks here can choose from a wide variety of restaurants, grocery stores, parks and places of worship. Those wanting to brush up on their local history can check out Yukon’s Best Railroad Museum, where you can see artifacts and documents from the city’s history. Your dream home in Yukon is just around the corner!

5. Tuttle

• Population: 7,367
• Median Home Value: $199,200
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 27 minutes
• School Ranking: A-
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 167
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 23

Tuttle is located approximately 29 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. This little town is notable for its good schools. Additionally, Tuttle has a nice collection of restaurants, places of worship and parks, including a skate park. Check out the houses available in Tuttle!

4. Piedmont

• Population: 8,189
• Median Home Value: $225,900
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 29 minutes
• School Ranking: A-
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 19
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 5

Piedmont is a steadily growing town, having gone from 3,650 residents in 2000 to 8,189 as of 2018. Located approximately 27 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, Piedmont has one of the lowest violent crime statistics in the area, with only five violent crimes committed in the past year. With several community events held every year, Piedmont is a great choice for those wanting to feel connected to their town. Find your new home in Piedmont!

3. Norman

• Population: 123,471
• Median Home Value: $174,700
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 22 minutes
• School Ranking: A-
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,466
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 336

Just south of Moore is the city of Norman. With over 123,000 residents living here, Norman is easily the most populated suburb on our list. There’s plenty to do here, ranging from visiting the multiple museums, hitting up the Sooner Mall and exploring the state parks around Lake Thunderbird. In addition, Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma, which sees upward of 30,000 students annually. Be sure to look at the house listings in Norman!

2. Stillwater

• Population: 50,391
• Median Home Value: $171,700
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 15 minutes
• School Ranking: A
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 959
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 168

Located about an hour northeast of Oklahoma City, Stillwater is not your typical suburb. There’s a lot to love about this city, with unique museums to explore, including the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. If you prefer the outdoors, there’s the Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University, hiking trails at Kameoka Trail (named for Stillwater’s sister city in Japan) and Boomer Lake Park. And since it’s not a big commuter suburb, Stillwater has the shortest mean travel time to work, clocking in at just over 15 minutes. Your new home in Stillwater is waiting for you!

1. Edmond

• Population: 93,127
• Median Home Value: $231,100
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,424
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 127

Edmond earns the spot for best Oklahoma City suburb! Best known for being the home of the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond is more than just a college town. This city has a stellar public education system, fun activities such as the Pelican Bay Aquatic Center and Arcadia Lake, and plenty of shops and restaurants. Browse the house listings in Edmond and find your new home today!

Additional Suburbs

Suburb	Pop.	Median Home Value	Mean Travel to Work	School Rank	Property Crimes	Violent Crimes
El Reno	19,472	$108,500	20 minutes	B	341	43
Warr Acres	10,301	$110,900	20 minutes	B	386	43
Noble	6,874	$115,200	25 minutes	B	124	15
Tecumseh	6,647	$91,600	24 minutes	B	182	18
Choctaw	12,624	$174,400	28 minutes	B	210	21
Blanchard	8,834	$186,700	29 minutes	B	120	5
Bethany	19,317	$117,600	21 minutes	B-	577	49
Midwest City	57,325	$108,900	21 minutes	B-	1,795	180
Chickasha	16,352	$85,400	23 minutes	B-	436	63
Shawnee	31,434	$105,100	20 minutes	B-	1,616	424
Harrah	6,415	$149,800	30 minutes	B-	141	15
Guthrie	11,437	$117,400	24 minutes	C+	339	39
Del City	21,747	$83,400	20 minutes	C+	1,062	172
The Village	9,468	$129,800	20 minutes	C	248	28

NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. These factors were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each suburb.