RANK #413 / 1001 NAT · #9 / 15 OK · POP 680,794
1YR FORECAST: +0.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +30%
Tulsa County, Oklahoma, is often recognized for its Art Deco architecture, particularly in its largest city, Tulsa, which boasts one of the nation's most significant collections of this design style. Located in northeastern Oklahoma, a region known as "Green Country," the county is situated on the Arkansas River within the western foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Tulsa County is the second-most populous county in Oklahoma, with urban development extending into neighboring counties. Commute times in Tulsa are notably short, averaging around 19 minutes. The area offers extensive outdoor recreation, including the Gathering Place, a large riverfront park, and Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness, known for hiking and biking trails.
Life in Tulsa County offers a balance of urban amenities and access to natural spaces. The county is home to various communities, including Broken Arrow, Jenks, and Owasso, which offer different lifestyles. Public schools in Tulsa County are generally well-regarded, with several highly-rated districts. The economy, historically rooted in the oil industry, has diversified into sectors such as aerospace, technology, and manufacturing. Recent economic development efforts have focused on attracting new businesses and supporting existing ones, contributing to job growth and a relatively affordable cost of living.
Tulsa County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +2.9% YoY, population +1.1%, wages +4.4%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
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Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.4x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Project Clydesdale Data Center Campus (Phases 1-4)
Beale Infrastructure
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$3,000M | Under Construction |
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Enel Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility
Enel North America (3Sun USA LLC)
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$1,000M | Under Construction |
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Tulsa Battery/Storage Project (2 projects combined)
Undisclosed
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$449M | Planned |
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Shamrock Solar Project
Pine Gate Renewables
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$250M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Tulsa County scores 58/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#413). Median household income is $69,009 and job growth is running at +0.8%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Tulsa County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $230,400 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.30, with rents averaging $1,110/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Tulsa County's population is growing — up +1.1% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.8%). Home values shifted +2.9% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.73% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Tulsa County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.