Oklahoma City ranks No. 2 among nation’s best big cities to live in
Oklahoma City has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings.
Oklahoma City has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings.
The Oklahoma City metro continued to post one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates among large metropolitan areas in March, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
Oklahoma City has been ranked among the top cities in the country for veterans to live, according to a new report from Veterans United Home Loans.
Oklahoma City continues to stand out for affordability, ranking as the lowest-cost large city in the nation according to the newly released 2026 Q1 Cost of Living Index from C2ER, The Council for Community and Economic Research.
Oklahoma City’s momentum will take center stage as Mayor David Holt delivers his annual State of the City address, offering a look at where the city stands today and where it’s headed next.
Forward Oklahoma City investor Inasmuch Foundation released its 2024–25 Biennial Report, highlighting $44.4 million awarded through 209 grants supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives across Oklahoma City.
As Oklahoma City continues to gain national attention, how the city tells its story is becoming just as important as the story itself. Lindsay Vidrine, who recently stepped into the role of chief marketing officer for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings years of experience promoting the city through her previous role as senior vice president of destination marketing for Visit OKC.
Clay Bennett
President, Dorchester Capital
"I think that pioneering spirit of Oklahoma is as alive today as it’s ever been. If you want to do something, go do it. You can do it, and you’ll be helped along the way by good people. I can’t think of a better place in the country to set up shop and get going."