SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOODS In Oklahoma City, living in the suburbs doesn’t necessarily mean living out of the city. The city’s large land area lends itself to all the best aspects of suburbia, while our low commute times and excellent traffic grid management make getting where you need to go easy. OKC makes it possible to get that suburban feel without feeling far away. Oklahoma City also has cities within its boundaries such as Mustang, Bethany, Warr Acres, The Village and Nichols Hills. Each city boasts an array of housing types, from apartments to large, multi-story homes. In Nichols Hills and The Village, a variety of residences can be found, ranging from ‘30s-platted mansions and ‘50s-built ranch-style to ‘70s-developed subdivisions with larger footage. Situated west of Oklahoma City near Lake Overholser, Warr Acres and Bethany saw growth after World War II as they developed into bedroom communities for Oklahoma City. Farther north, you can find newly built homes in Northwest Oklahoma City and the west side of Edmond. Some communities are gated, and all offer outstanding neighborhood/community involvement. Good highway and turnpike access comes standard, as do excellent public schools. Edmond has been a favorite destination for folks looking to establish roots in the Oklahoma City region. Boasting top-quality schools and safe neighborhoods, Edmond residents have a short commute to Oklahoma City for work or play. It is a golfer's paradise with seven golf courses and is home to the University of Central Oklaho- ma, a NCAA Division II member. South Oklahoma City boasts more room, more new subdivisions, more new retail, more diversity, more value and more excitement than ever before. Like its
counterparts in northwest Oklahoma City, newer construction and larger floor plans come standard, as do excellent public schools. The cities of Moore and Norman, located in the southern parts of the OKC metro, are two of the largest communities in the state with a variety of housing options, sizes and pric- es. Both communities have relatively easy access to I-35, which are direct routes to places like downtown OKC to the north, and the Arbuckle Mountains and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to the south. Both offer excellent school systems, as well as an abundance of retail and restaurants. Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma. PASTORAL NEIGHBORHOODS If wide open spaces are more your style, Oklahoma City has them. Here, you can still enjoy a quieter atmosphere without sacrificing amenities or distance to the heart of Oklahoma City. If land and a large home are more your style, check out development in the Piedmont or Deer Creek areas. Just outside of the hustle and bustle, the far northwest side offers a definite change of pace at lower commute times than you would expect. Farther west, Mustang and Yukon offer that small-town feel with quick access to downtown. New homes are being built frequently in the area that also offers sought-after public schools. On the metro’s east side, Midwest City, Choctaw and Jones are other options for large plots of land. The area is heavily wooded, creating that “out of the city” feel, but still within a quick drive of downtown. Near Tinker AFB and great outdoor activities, eastern Oklahoma County has lots of room and lots to offer.
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