Known as America’s Friendliest College Town, Stillwater offers a diverse and welcoming community. Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater residents can cheer on the Cowboys, tour the Botanical Garden at OSU, and take in a concert at McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. Stillwater is also the birthplace of Red Dirt music, a genre of country music that derives its name from the color of the soil. Any remote worker who buys a home within the Stillwater city limits...
Population
50,000
Internet Speed Rating
1000 Mbps
Weather (High/Low)
93 / 22
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$184,371
Stillwater: FUN FACT
Stillwater, Oklahoma is the birthplace of Red Dirt music, a genre of country music that derives its name from the color of the soil. In 1979, musicians began gathering at The Farm, a two-story farmhouse on 149 acres of property just outside of town, holding jam sessions in the living room, on the front porch, in the garage and around campfires.
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"I think there’s a lot of diversity and range (in Stillwater's music scene). It’s rewarding to help people get going on the music journey that fits them the best.”
"We were going to tell the story of Red Dirt music authentically and pay tribute to the people that helped plant the flag for the genre."
More than $22,000 was raised to benefit Oklahoma musicians in need at the 2019 Gypsy Cafe Music Festival.
“We have all of the things that make it feel like a vibrant and culturally diverse city, but at the same time, it feels like any other small hometown in the middle of the U.S. We kind of get the best of both worlds.”
"When people participate in an event, they’re not just experiencing one place. It’s nice that our community works together that way. There’s a lot of positive things about living here.”
"We are a community with a lot of bright people that have new ideas. We like to support the new and the local entrepreneur. It’s a unique place."
"I think there’s a lot of diversity and range (in Stillwater's music scene). It’s rewarding to help people get going on the music journey that fits them the best.”
"We were going to tell the story of Red Dirt music authentically and pay tribute to the people that helped plant the flag for the genre."
More than $22,000 was raised to benefit Oklahoma musicians in need at the 2019 Gypsy Cafe Music Festival.
“We have all of the things that make it feel like a vibrant and culturally diverse city, but at the same time, it feels like any other small hometown in the middle of the U.S. We kind of get the best of both worlds.”
"When people participate in an event, they’re not just experiencing one place. It’s nice that our community works together that way. There’s a lot of positive things about living here.”
"We are a community with a lot of bright people that have new ideas. We like to support the new and the local entrepreneur. It’s a unique place."
"I think there’s a lot of diversity and range (in Stillwater's music scene). It’s rewarding to help people get going on the music journey that fits them the best.”
"We were going to tell the story of Red Dirt music authentically and pay tribute to the people that helped plant the flag for the genre."
More than $22,000 was raised to benefit Oklahoma musicians in need at the 2019 Gypsy Cafe Music Festival.
“We have all of the things that make it feel like a vibrant and culturally diverse city, but at the same time, it feels like any other small hometown in the middle of the U.S. We kind of get the best of both worlds.”
"When people participate in an event, they’re not just experiencing one place. It’s nice that our community works together that way. There’s a lot of positive things about living here.”
"We are a community with a lot of bright people that have new ideas. We like to support the new and the local entrepreneur. It’s a unique place."
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