Tulsa Pros & Cons | What you NEED To Know About Living In Tulsa Oklahoma

Thinking about moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2026 and wondering what it’s really like to live here? Tulsa real estate, cost of living, and lifestyle are changing fast, and in this video I’m breaking down the real pros and cons of living in Tulsa so you can understand what’s actually going on beyond the online hype. Tulsa is growing, and you can feel it. More people are moving in, new restaurants are opening, and certain areas like Downtown Tulsa, Cherry Street, Brookside, and The Gathering Place are becoming more active and modern. At the same time, older parts of the city still feel very spread out, with aging roads, different levels of development, and a pace of growth that is not the same everywhere. I’ll walk you through how all of this impacts daily life, from traffic and neighborhoods to walkability, food, and entertainment. We’ll also talk about what it’s like living in different parts of the Tulsa metro, including Midtown, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, and other surrounding suburbs. I’ll cover affordability, housing options, new construction vs older homes, outdoor lifestyle, weather, and why some people love Tulsa while others feel it is not what they expected. If you are thinking about relocating or investing in Tulsa real estate, this will help you set the right expectations before you make a move. If you’re considering buying or selling in Tulsa or the surrounding suburbs, feel free to reach out. I help people understand the market and choose the right area based on their lifestyle, budget, and goals. 📱 Connect Direct 📱 'Tulsa Tom' O'Stasik - Realtor Keller Williams Realty Preferred 918-417-2442 [email protected] 🖥 Website: ostasik.kw.com 📲Use my house-finding APP no matter where you are: https://app.kw.com/KWT0VQK 📆 Book a Private 1 on 1 Call with ME to get started! → http://calendly.com/tulsatom 0:00 Reality of Living in Tulsa 2:06 Tulsa’s Changing Fast 3:25 Is it a Walkable City or a Car City? 4:38 Tulsa is NOT a Major City 6:21 Food Scene in Tulsa 7:30 Biggest Pro of Living in Tulsa 9:17 Tulsa’s Outdoor Lifestyle 10:25 Weather in Tulsa 12:02 Tulsa’s Affordability 13:50 New Construction Cost 15:202 Resale Homes 16:15 Your Preferrence 17:21 The Suburbs 18:55 Tulsa’s Growth and Identity 20:01 Final Thoughts and How to Connect 📚 Best Schools: https://www.greatschools.org 🏘 Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com 📍 Census Data: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts 💙Playlists to Watch💙 🌟 Living in Tulsa https://bit.ly/42PG6fV 🏘 Tulsa Real Estate https://bit.ly/3LXQ5tB 💲 Tulsa Real Estate Investing https://bit.ly/40GXb9L 😵 My First BRRRR Investment Property https://bit.ly/3ZhfFg0 🩳 Shorts https://bit.ly/3TSbp5v 💥Follow me on Social Media 💥 Facebook ☞ https://bit.ly/3LYbcvO Instagram ☞ http://bit.ly/40JwdOH Linkedin ☞ http://bit.ly/40G9Dqj TikTok ☞ http://bit.ly/40eCRwJ #realestate #realtor #tulsarealtor #tulsarealestate #tulsa #tulsaoklahoma