In 2025, Oklahoma City translated long-term strategy into measurable results, delivering economic, legislative and infrastructure outcomes that position the region for sustained growth.
Oklahoma City is drawing increased national attention from travelers planning affordable trips in 2026.
The team at Mustang Run RV Campground and Campground Collective has been named among the top 25 percent of campgrounds in North America by RV LIFE.
Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for Native American-owned small businesses, according to a study by B2B Reviews. The ranking reflects the state’s strong Native entrepreneurial community and growing business opportunities.
Oklahoma ranks among the least rent-burdened states in the nation, according to a Visual Capitalist analysis of the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
According to Bankrate, Oklahoma has the 5th lowest median down payment among all states, with a median of $27,600.
A recent Nasdaq article looked at how far $1 million in retirement savings, combined with Social Security benefits, can go in every state. In that analysis, Oklahoma ranked fifth in terms of how long those funds would last—with an estimated 71.18 years of financial runway.
Oklahoma City’s unemployment rate held steady in August, continuing a historic stretch of strong job performance across the metro. The OKC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3%, improving from 3.0% in July (seasonally adjusted).
