A striking new addition to Oklahoma City’s skyline is taking shape in the Flatiron District. On Sept. 23, project leaders, developers and designers broke ground on the Berry Rock Building, a four-story landmark at 616 N. Walnut Ave. expected to serve as a bridge between downtown and the growing Innovation District.
According to Bankrate, Oklahoma has the 5th lowest median down payment among all states, with a median of $27,600.
A new mural titled “Howdy” now greets visitors inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Created by local artist Nick Bayer, the 17-by-20-foot piece joins the City’s growing public art collection.
A recent Journal Record article highlighted results from a VegasInsider study on the best states for tailgating, and Oklahoma landed at No. 10, credited for its affordability and passionate fan culture that help create one of the most authentic game day experiences in the country.
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 ranks sixth in the nation for the share of adults under 30 who have a mortgage, according to a Visual Capitalist report based on LendingTree’s 2024 credit analysis. The data shows 5.7% of adults under 30 in OKC hold a mortgage, placing the city ahead of larger metros such as San Antonio, Hartford and Virginia Beach.
Momentum continues to build in Midtown as “The Eddie,” a new mixed-use development, moves toward construction in 2026. The project, located on the former EMSA headquarters site at 1111 Classen Drive, will feature apartments, retail space and a public park with an amphitheater, adding a new layer of vibrancy to one of Oklahoma City’s most walkable districts.
Stephen Jury will serve as the keynote speaker for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s State of the Economy event on November 19.
