" A rare blend of small-town warmth and the arts and culture of a larger city, Stillwater is whatever you want it to be. Regardless of age, life stage or interests, Stillwater is a place that you are grateful to call home."
Median Income: $39,999
Median home cost :$186,600
A+ Rated Public School System- Stillwater Public
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Educational Attainment Rate: 51.1% Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Top Ten Best Place in Oklahoma to raise a family
Where Stillwater Excels
Elements of our community that make living in Stillwater wonderful.
Involvement
Stillwater values community members volunteering their time and giving of their resources to the agencies that provide critical services to our community. Those that value volunteerism, involvement and service find Stillwater to be a wonderful place to live and work.
Education
Stillwater is a community that deeply values and invests in education. From K-12 public education, to Meridian Technology Center and local higher education institutions, Stillwater is sure to provide it's students with a quality educational experience at each level of their educational journeys.
Arts and Culture
The presence of Oklahoma State University allows Stillwater the opportunity to provide community members with access to arts and culture amenities that are not typically available in a community the size of Stillwater. At the University level and at the local level, citizens of Stillwater are exposed to and versed in various elements of art and culture.
Where we are growing
In recent years efforts to expand the access that citizens have to amentiies and entertainment offerings has been a priority, specifically in the Downtown district as well as other core commercial districts within the City. These renderings show projects, upcoming and currently operating, that are helping to elevate the offerings for entertainment and third-place spaces that are available to those living in Stillwater. New resteraunt groups, bars, out-door common use spaces, event centers and and entertainment venues are all coming together to provide a new level of entertainment and energy to the Stilwater community.
Invested in Education
In 2023, a $195-million-dollar bond was passed to build a new high school and to make renovations to the existing high school, converting it into a ninth-grade center. Stillwater is deeply invested in the success of our students at every level, and the passing of this bond issue shows the community wide commitment to offering our high-school students access to facilities and programs that provide them the best education possible.