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Jenks, Oklahoma Real Estate

A Helpful Guide to Real Estate in the City of Jenks, OK

A visit to the beautiful city of Jenks in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area will remind you that small-town charm is still alive and well in this country. You just have to look for it. In this guide, we will take a closer look at the Jenks from a real estate and home buying perspective.

Jenks, OK Stats - Population, Geography, Etc.

Buying real estate in Jenks, Oklahoma should always start with a brief geography lesson. This is especially true if you are relocating to Jenks from elsewhere in Oklahoma, or from out of state.

The city of Jenks is located on the West Bank of the Arkansas River, just a short drive south of Tulsa, Oklahoma. [View Map]

To chart the overall growth of the population in Fullerton, California (which is also a measure of the Fullerton real estate market), one simply has to compare data over the last few years:

In 2000, the Jenks, Oklahoma population was just under 10,000 people. Six years later in 2006, the population had only increased by about 1,500 people. This means that the overall growth rate of Jenks, Oklahoma could be best described as "slow and steady."

Of course, all this might change as Jenks real estate becomes more widely known across the nation, which is possible considering the next point...

Jenks, Oklahoma - CNN's List of Best Places to Live!

Each year, CNN Money creates a list of the Best Places to Live in the United States, from a real estate and lifestyle perspective. In 2007, Jenks made the top 50 by coming in at #43.

According to CNN: "Located just outside of Tulsa, Jenks is fast becoming more than just a suburb. While it maintains small town charm, Jenks also has many of the conveniences of a growing city, including the Oklahoma Aquarium, which opened in 2003."

Image: CNN Money votes Jenks #43 on list of best places to live. Read more

If you ask me, this ranking could only do good things for Jenks real estate from an investment standpoint! That's usually what happens when "little-known" cities show up on these real estate ranking lists.

Lifestyle, Entertainment, Etc.

Jenks is home to the Oklahoma Aquarium, a public non-profit aquarium that brings in roughly a half-million visitors each year. The aquarium sits on the Arkansas River and showcases animals ranging from seahorses to bull sharks.

There are more than dozen movie theaters in and around Jenks, more than 1,000 restaurants, and a total of three museums within a 30-mile radius of the city (in nearby Tulsa).

Schools In and Around Jenks

You can't talk about real estate in a particular city without talking about the city's schools. This is obviously an important topic for parents, but it's equally important from the perspective of a Jenks real estate investment. So let's take a quick look at the school situation in this city.

In 2005, Jenks Public Schools received the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, which is the nation's highest presidential honor signifying performance and quality in a school system. This school system is made up of three intermediate and middle schools, three elementary schools, an alternative center, and one high school (aptly named Jenks High School).

Why Buy Real Estate in the Jenks Area?

In reality, only you can answer this question. All cities have their pros and cons with regard to real estate investment, quality of life, etc. This applies to Jenks as well. But I hope that after reading this guide to Jenks, Oklahoma real estate you will be better able to answer the question: "Is Jenks the kind of place where I'd like to buy a home?"