OKC Ranked as Top Ten Place to Live for College Grads

As students graduate college, they may be left wondering where they should live, work, and build their future. According to the New York Times, Oklahoma City Ranks as the 10th best location “for recent college graduates based on economic, social, and employment opportunities.” 

In this list of locations, one of the key factors looked at was affordability of housing. OKC ranked #1 in affordability with the lowest average rent at $849. How’s does this relate to Homes by Taber? Given the low rent ranking for the OKC area, the same can be applied to the housing market for the State of Oklahoma. 

A Growing Metro 

OKC is high achieving and has much to offer such as a thriving job market, business-friendly environment, and affordability all according to Velocity. With OKC ranking high as a top location for recent graduates, the OKC area continues to grow and additional housing is needed. Lucky for OKC, Homes by Taber is building more than 20 new home communities. These communities are sprinkled throughout Edmond, Deer Creek, Yukon, Piedmont, Choctaw, Moore, Mustang, and Norman School Districts. Each neighborhood has its own unique features, including but not limited to, pools, basketball courts, walking trails, large homesites, and stocked fishing ponds. For recent graduates, these homes are not out of reach as the starting price point is built around affordability. 

The Possibilities 

Starting in the mid $200,000’s, there are three series of available floor plans: Red, White, and Blue. Depending on the floor plan, bedrooms will range from 3 – 5. Each series is Proudly Overbuilt® with features that other builders consider upgrades, so high achieving grads do not have to compromise with what they can afford. Blue and White Series homes offer smaller square footage floor plans with a two-car garage. Red Series homes start at 1,800 SQ FT and offer three-car garages. All floor plans in each series are Proudly Overbuilt™ with features to make homeowning a delight. Some popular features you can find inside a Taber home include: 

• Storm Shelter 
• Fully Sodded Front and Back Yards 
• Front and Back Sprinkler Systems with Smart Irrigation Control 
• Wood-Look Tile 
• Granite or Quartz Countertops 
• Ceiling Fans in Living Spaces and Bedrooms 
• European Walk-In Shower 
• Full Gutters 
• Covered Porch and Patio 
• Outdoor Fireplace (Red and White series) 
• Free Standing Bathtub (Red and White Series) 

Next Steps as a Recent Graduate 

If you are about to graduate, consider the growing market in the OKC area regarding your future. According to the New York Times, Oklahoma City Ranks as the 10th best location “for recent college graduates based on economic, social, and employment opportunities.” Once you find your future in OKC, it will be time to start thinking about where you would like to live in the area. To take the next step of exploring Homes by Taber, schedule a tour of a community by calling (405) 984-1185.