101322 . 44 Home BFR Mustang (OKC Metro), OK

Oklahoma is the 20th largest state in the U.S. by landmass and has been experiencing significant population growth since 2010. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the state currently has a population of almost 4 million residents. Oklahoma City, often referred to as OKC, is the capital of the state of Oklahoma and also the most populous city within the state. The city itself is in the middle of the Glenn Pool Oil Reserve, making oil, natural gas, and petroleum products one of the largest sectors of the city and state’s economy. Also, Oklahoma City has one of the world’s largest livestock markets in the U.S. The federal government employs a large number of workers at Tinker Air Force Base and Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, which includes the Federal Aviation Administration. Edmond, known for its beautiful neighborhoods and low commute times, is located just north of Oklahoma City along the old Route 66. It is considered by many to be the “Crown Jewel” of Oklahoma. The city is an affluent suburb of Oklahoma City with the best school districts in the state. Edmond features rich art culture and is also home to the famous Edmond Arts Festival. The state of Oklahoma ranks 3rd in the nation for natural gas production. Economic diversity is coming to Oklahoma, with bigger stakes in the aerospace and manufacturing centers. It is also expanding its volume of logistic centers, given the state’s centrality in the U.S. Fortune 500 & 1000 companies, including but not limited to, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Devon Energy, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, QuikTrip, Hobby Lobby, and Sonic Drive-in, just to name a few. Oklahoma is poised to continue a positive trajectory from both a population and economic growth vantage point. Its current unemployment rate is on par the national average, at 4.1%.