This Oklahoma city is among 50 best places for families to live in US, Fortune says

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This Oklahoma city is among 50 best places for families to live in US, Fortune says

Looking for a place to start a career or raise a family? You might want to check out this capital city.

Oklahoma City has been named among the top 50 best places to live in the ******* States for families, 

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The study measured livability, education, resources for older adults, wellness and financial health in over 2,000 cities, and determined the best place to live in each state. The study “paid particular attention to services that will help people and their families age well,” like access to health care.

Oklahoma City was ranked 48th on the list. Here’s what makes OKC appealing for families, and which other U.S. cities made the list.

Oklahoma City ranks high in affordability, ****** rates

The Oklahoma City metro area has a

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, landing it in the top 20 largest cities by population. With an area of 620 square miles, it is also one of the largest cities in the world by land mass. Within city limits, there are 681,446 people, according to U.S. News.

More: Oklahoma City was named one of the ‘Best Places to Live’ in 2024. See how high it ranked

Oklahoma City also made this list due to its lower cost of living. Fortune struck down cities with home ***** prices much higher than the national and state medians. Median home price is $199,303 while median rent comes to $1,175 per month, according to U.S. News.

Recently ranked as one of the most affordable cities, OKC’s economy is doing well via steady growth, according to 2023 data. However, some areas are more affordable than others, as

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continue to rise.

U.S. News reports that the city has a

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****** rate, yet still lower than other metro areas of similar size.

While some communities are walkable, most people will need a car to get around the city. However, recent public transit upgrades are setting new milestones in the northwest area of the city. This

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may soon connect to a new rail system to be determined by an election in 2025. If passed, the plan would connect Edmond, Norman and other major areas currently a short drive from the metro.

More: World Atlas names these 8 cities the best places to live in Oklahoma. Do you agree?

What is there for families to do in Oklahoma City? Recreation, outdoor spaces

Oklahoma City boasts all the staples of family fun, Fortune reports, including a science museum, botanical garden, the Oklahoma State Fair, the Oklahoma City Zoo, drive-in theater and several amusement parks, including

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, Six Flags’ Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor.

Between Western heritage and plenty of museums to spend a Saturday, Oklahoma City holds a rich history that people can experience firsthand with a trip to

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. This area, which first opened as a public cattle market in 1910, has a historic main street with brick buildings and nonprofit theater called

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. Other pockets of Oklahoma City culture exist in places like the

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District, the

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on NW 23.

For history buffs, the

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is located near the Capitol building, home to a research center and archive. More local museums include the

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, which you might hear referred to simply as “The Cowboy.”

There is always more to do in Oklahoma City, with the city considering adding a stadium district that would be worth $1 billion.

Things to do: Here’s your ultimate OKC summer bucket list

Which other U.S. cities made the list?

Here’s a look at the top 20 best cities for families to live in the ******* States, according to Fortune:

Silver Spring, Maryland

Upper Merion, Pennsylvania

Chantilly, Virginia

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mason, Ohio

Franklin, Tennessee

Lafayette, Colorado

Overland Park, Kansas

Morristown, New Jersey

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Somerville, Massachusetts

Woodbury, Minnesota

Frisco, Texas

San Jose, California

North Hempstead, New York

Bethany, Oregon

South Portland, Maine

Middleton, Wisconsin

Westfield, Indiana

West Chicago, Illinois

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman:

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