Thinking of moving from Utah to OKC area

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by future texan

okcpulse, I agree completely about the mountains..as of now we live in a canyon in CA..mountains all around us, but we barely see sunrises and no sunsets...plus only rare thunderstorms or hail, (and mild at that) so yea, it is ok, but after 33 years in this area, we would love a change...the main thing holding us back is not having any family or friends in the whole state, as our kids and grandkids are here...so this is why we keep hesitating...but oh how we want out of california...

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the main thing holding us back is not having any family or friends in the whole state, as our kids and grandkids are here
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As one that has lived all over the United States and away from my Oklahoma family, I would not risk being away from loved ones. That's just me.

Just too hard to make it all work with holidays and all the other family events/get-togethers/memories that make life great. I've been there done that. As an old man I wouldn't do it again. You can't replace family (unless you just can't stand 'em of course!) no matter where you live.

[cory2011]

Ok, so I absolutely loved my visit to OKC. It seems like a great place, friendly people, has its bad spots like every other city. I loved everything about my visit except one thing. There are no mountains in sight!! Where do you go hunting?? Anyways, I knew there wouldn't really be any mountains like I am used to.

So, now moving on to my next issue. I want to move to Oklahoma next year around March or April, but I am curious as to where would be the most affordable, but would still be a decent enough neighborhood that I could go for a late night/early morning walk without having to worry. I am also curious to hear from people that have an eviction. I have one eviction from about 3 years ago and I would like to know how difficult it would be to get into a 1 or 2 bedroom house or an apartment.

[Boxcar Overkill]

Originally Posted by cory2011

Ok, so I absolutely loved my visit to OKC. It seems like a great place, friendly people, has its bad spots like every other city. I loved everything about my visit except one thing. There are no mountains in sight!! Where do you go hunting?? Anyways, I knew there wouldn't really be any mountains like I am used to.

So, now moving on to my next issue. I want to move to Oklahoma next year around March or April, but I am curious as to where would be the most affordable, but would still be a decent enough neighborhood that I could go for a late night/early morning walk without having to worry. I am also curious to hear from people that have an eviction. I have one eviction from about 3 years ago and I would like to know how difficult it would be to get into a 1 or 2 bedroom house or an apartment.

IMO Hunting is best done in the east, and southeast parts of the state. We have what could loosely be called small mountains there.

There are plenty of great places to live in OKC, it would be hard to narrow it down based on your criterea.

[cory2011]

Thanks Boxcar. Anyone have an idea of how difficult it would be to get a place with one eviction?

[okie1962]

Originally Posted by cory2011

Ok, so I absolutely loved my visit to OKC. It seems like a great place, friendly people, has its bad spots like every other city. I loved everything about my visit except one thing. There are no mountains in sight!! Where do you go hunting?? Anyways, I knew there wouldn't really be any mountains like I am used to.

Have you looked at Tulsa or Eastern OK? Better hunting and fishing. More terrain not as flat as OKC area.

[future texan]

bass and catfish, thanks for the great reply...haven't signed on for a while, so just read this.....what you said is very true, and I thank you for it!

[ValricoNative]

Originally Posted by debzkidz

As for your not being religious, that's fine, but be warned that OK is a very religious state as well. It's often referred to as the buckle of the Bible belt. No, it's not LDS, and no, not everyone is religious, but one of the first questions I was asked by most of my neighbors and others I met when we moved here was "what church do you attend?" or "have you found a church home yet?". Most people here do have a very live and let live attitude, and will not shun you if you aren't a religious person. Just be prepared for the questions.

Could not disagree more. At least in our experience, people will indeed shun you if you're not "like them". We moved from Florida 3 years ago, and still haven't found people we consider "genuine". Utah to OKC? To quote another in this thread..."M-kay"...

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by future texan

bass and catfish, thanks for the great reply...haven't signed on for a while, so just read this.....what you said is very true, and I thank you for it!

You sure are welcome.

[TOYOTA73]

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Bad grocery stores
High Taxes
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