Why Tulsa?

Where Business Thrives and Families Flourish

Tulsa is where smart business decisions and exceptional quality of life meet. A vibrant arts scene, top-ranked schools, world-class healthcare, and a cost of living well below the national average make Tulsa one of America’s most compelling cities for companies, and for the people who power them.

From 13 James Beard-recognized restaurants and a thriving international food scene to 26 miles of riverfront trails, world-class parks, and a cultural calendar that never slows down, Tulsa delivers big-city amenities with a warmth and accessibility you won’t find anywhere else.

Centrally located in the heart of the country, with affordable housing, outstanding schools, and a community that genuinely welcomes newcomers — Tulsa isn’t just a place to work. It’s a place people choose to call home.

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Big enough to offer everything.
Small enough to feel like home.

Affordability
  • Tulsa’s cost of living runs up to 17% below the national average, giving your workforce more purchasing power from day one.
  • Housing costs 15–20% below the U.S. norm. Average monthly rent: ~$1,008. Your employees can afford to live well here.
Workforce & Economy
  • Tulsa’s job growth has outpaced the national rate by 47%—a market already in motion when you arrive.
  • ~2,000 jobs added every quarter for the past 20 quarters. Sustained, consistent, and accelerating.
Education
  • Tulsa is home to a robust university ecosystem — University of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University, OSU-Tulsa, Tulsa Community College, and the University of Oklahoma’s Schusterman Center — creating one of the most comprehensive higher education footprints of any mid-sized city in the country.
Healthcare
  • Saint Francis Hospital: #1 in Oklahoma for 8 consecutive years — U.S. News & World Report.
Arts & Culture
  • 3rd largest concentration of Art Deco architecture in the United States. History is built into every block.
Globally Connected by Design
  • Through its nine international Sister Cities, spanning Japan, France, Germany, Taiwan, Israel, Mexico, China, Tanzania, and Russia, Tulsa maintains active cultural, educational, and economic exchange partnerships across four continents.
Community & Retention
  • Tulsa Remote has relocated 3,500+ professionals, and 70% chose to stay after their program year. People don’t just come to Tulsa. They commit to it.
  • Centrally located. 1 million+ metro residents.

Things to Do in Tulsa

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Award-Winning Restaurants

  • 13 James Beard-recognized restaurants. Tulsa’s dining scene competes with cities three times its size.
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Outdoor Activities

  • With 135 parks and trails, 8,700 acres of green space, Tulsa gives its residents room to breathe.
  • Tulsa offers 26 miles of Riverparks trails along the Arkansas River, a world-class urban amenity connecting neighborhoods, parks, and community.
  • The Gathering Place was named America’s Best New Attraction. A 66-acre riverfront park that raises the bar for what a city can offer its people.
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Music Scene

  • Tulsa’s music ecosystem, anchored by iconic venues like Cain’s Ballroom, the BOK Center, and the Church Studio, generates $335 million in annual economic output and supports more than 4,400 jobs, making it the fastest-growing industry in the city.
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Hometown Sports

  • Tulsa has three home teams — the Tulsa Drillers (Double-A baseball at ONEOK Field downtown), the Tulsa Oilers (ECHL hockey), and FC Tulsa (USL soccer) — giving residents live sports entertainment across three seasons at accessible price points.
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Family Friendly

  • Tulsa Zoo, home to over 1,500 animals from around the world across beautifully landscaped exhibit, is an 84-acre destination that consistently ranks among Oklahoma’s top family attractions.
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Vibrant Neighborhood Districts

  • The Blue Dome Entertainment District’s nine square blocks are filled with trendy eateries, local pubs, indie boutiques, and nightlife venues — and it sits alongside Cherry Street, the Pearl District, and the East Village as distinct walkable neighborhoods each with their own personality.

We’ve been waiting for you

Connect with the PartnerTulsa team today to learn more about joining us at Fair Oaks Innovation Park.

Jonathan Sanders
Sr. Economic Development Manager
JonathanS@partnertulsa.org
(918) 237-0925

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