The Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) comprises seven counties with an aggregate population estimated at 973,692 or 25.1 percent of the population in Oklahoma. Tulsa is a booming metropolitan area known for its high quality of life, low cost of living, pro-business environment, skilled workforce and growing economy. The city is the ideal home for families, individuals and the progressive companies making up Tulsa’s aerospace, health care, energy, technology, manufacturing and transportation, distribution and logistics industries. Some of the nation’s largest companies in key industry sectors make their home in Tulsa because of its central location and its remarkable transportation systems.
Tulsa’s affluent history gives the city a luxurious culture in the arts. From the downtown skyline rich in Art Deco buildings to the historic Philbrook museum, Tulsa offers a wealth of beauty, culture and entertainment. Music lovers can enjoy a concert at the historical Cain’s ballroom or the newly built, award-winning, 565,000 square foot BOK Center, which has recently been noted as one of the top revenue producing arena’s in the world.
The metropolitan area provides residents and visitors with one-of-a-kind shopping experiences. Its luxurious shopping centers and districts each offer unique experiences and wide varieties of retailers. For the sports enthusiast, Tulsa is home to multiple professional and semi-professional sporting franchises. Tulsa sports fans can enjoy a wide variety of sporting events no matter the time of year. Tulsa offers a big-city economic climate with the quality of life only a smaller community can provide, offering the fifth-lowest cost for doing business in the nation.