Oklahoma City

In 2025, Oklahoma City translated long-term strategy into measurable results, delivering economic, legislative and infrastructure outcomes that position the region for sustained growth. Tourism and Visitor Economy 5 million visitors traveled to Oklahoma City in the past year $2.8 billion in direct visitor spending $4.6 billion total economic

Detecting unauthorized drones in crowded or sensitive spaces is a growing challenge for airports, public venues and law enforcement agencies across the country. MyDefence, a Denmark-based defense technology company, is working to solve that problem, and Oklahoma City is now part of its U.S. expansion. MyDefence develops technology that detects, identifies

Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for Native American-owned small businesses, according to a study by B2B Reviews. The ranking reflects the state’s strong Native entrepreneurial community and growing business opportunities. Nearly 10% of Oklahoma’s businesses are Native American-owned, the second-highest percentage in the country. The state

Oklahoma ranks among the least rent-burdened states in the nation, according to a Visual Capitalist analysis of the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. The report shows that 19.6% of Oklahoma renter households spend more than half of their income on housing costs, a level the Census Bureau defines as “severely

According to Bankrate, Oklahoma has the 5th lowest median down payment among all states, with a median of $27,600. That figure comes as the U.S. median down payment continues to rise. As of July 2025, the national median down payment reached $62,000, roughly 16 percent of a home’s median sale price. Here are a few key points from the study: Down

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) released its third-quarter 2025 Cost of Living Index, showing Oklahoma City’s overall score at 81.9, or 18.1 points below the national average of 100. The city’s score increased 0.4 points from the second quarter. OKC remains in the lowest quartile nationally and seventh lowest among 272

Oklahoma City’s unemployment rate held steady in August, continuing a historic stretch of strong job performance across the metro. The OKC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3%, improving from 3.0% in July (seasonally adjusted). The metro area has now maintained 49 consecutive months of unemployment below 4%,

Oklahoma has positioned itself as one of the nation’s most active aerospace and defense hubs. The state blends long-standing capabilities with a climate that supports innovation, workforce development and business growth. Aerospace and defense are now Oklahoma’s second-largest industry, generating nearly $44 billion in annual economic