Norman is the home of the University of Oklahoma and many wonderful attractions including the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History and the Fred Jones Museum of Art. The University of Oklahoma is in the heart of Norman, surrounded by established neighborhoods. Established before statehood, OU is among the top five in the nation of all public  universities in National Merit Scholars enrolled and the graduation of Rhodes Scholars. The beautiful campus is home to nearly 29,000 students.

Norman hosts many lively festivals, including the Medieval Fair, the Norman Music Festival, Mayfair and the Groove Fest. There are many activities for families and children, such as swimming, fishing, horseback riding, miniature golf, race carts, splash pad and many well-kept parks.

The Norman Public School system has been recognized on state and national levels for exceptional teachers and programs, and benefits from it's relationship with the Education department at OU.

 

Norman is a family-friendly town, providing convenient, affordable and professional health care, and many services for senior citizens. Living is very affordable and relatively safe. Norman's neighborhoods are diverse, ranging from older campus and core neighborhoods to newer housing additions and more rural areas.

Housing costs and cost of living are below the mational average.