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- Population: 3,854
- Median home value: $875,000
- Median rental price: $1,375

- Top schools nearby: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Harding Charter Preparatory High School (grade A+), Classen School of Advanced Studies (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+

#6. Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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- Population: 62,685
- Median home value: $170,300
- Median rental price: $1,208

- Top schools nearby: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A), Brink Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+), Parkview Adventist Academy (grade A), The Academy of Classical Christian Studies (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C

#5. Moore, Oklahoma

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- Population: 24,198
- Median home value: $173,200
- Median rental price: $1,036

- Top schools nearby: 4th & 5th Grade Center (grade A), Meadow Brook Intermediate School (grade A), Parkland Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C

#4. Yukon, Oklahoma

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- Population: 2,744
- Median home value: $338,800
- Median rental price: $763

- Top schools nearby: Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A), Norman High School (grade A), Washington Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Community Christian School (grade B), All Saints Catholic School (grade unavailable), Terra Verde Discovery School (grade unavailable)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C

#3. Goldsby, Oklahoma

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- Population: 127,701
- Median home value: $224,900
- Median rental price: $1,004

- Top schools nearby: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Robin Hill Public School (grade A), Dove Science Academy High School OKC (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount St. Mary Catholic High School (grade A), Christian Heritage Academy (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+

#2. Norman, Oklahoma

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- Population: 94,503
- Median home value: $304,700
- Median rental price: $1,257

- Top schools nearby: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), Harding Charter Preparatory High School (grade A+), Cheyenne Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Casady School (grade A+), Heritage Hall (grade A+), Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

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