Buck Thomas Park, part of Moore's wonderful park system, includes facilities for football, baseball, softball, tennis, walking trails and a new skate park.
Moore Oklahoma is a great place to live...and to eat, shop and work!
The people of Moore are proud of our city's history, and we're excited to be part of this fast growing and dynamic community. Families enjoy our excellent school system, low crime, quiet residential neighborhoods, and the wonderful quality of life in Moore.
The population of Moore is growing at rates far exceeding both the state and national growth. New industry prospects are looking to locate in Moore, and new retail stores and restaurants are opening, especially in the area of 19th and I-35. The Moore City Council and Management Team, the Chamber of Commerce and other professional organizations continue to prepare for our future growth and development.
Moore has a wide array of entertainment, shopping, restaraunts and places to work, but we're also just minutes from downtown Oklahoma City, Tinker AFB, the University of Oklahoma in Norman, and the rest of the Oklahoma City metro area.
Facts to Remember
From the
Economic Profile 2009
- In 2000, there were 14,888 households in Moore. By the 3rd quarter 2008, the household count was estimated to be 18,861.
- The annualized growth in population for Moore from 2000 to 2008 is 7.02%.
- 4,586 new single-family homes have been built in Moore since 2000.
- The average size home sold in Moore in 2008 was 1557 square feet.
- The KidsPlay Moore Playground was built in 2000 and has over 11,000 square feet of play space.
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54% of the population of Moore have at least some college education.
Visit:
City of Moore: Moore has an active city government, and its website keeps you up to date on what is happening. The City of Moore Website is a first stop to everything you need to know about living, working, shopping and doig business in Moore, Oklahoma.
Moore Public Schools: Moore Public Schools is currently building a new high school to acommodate 2,000 students, in addition to two current high schools that continue to set high education standards. Moore Public Schools has a total student population of more than 19,000. It's mission statement is to create a safe environment for all students in an atmosphere of open communication and mutual respect.
Moore Chamber of Commerce: The Moore Chamber of Commerce benefits both the businesses and people of Moore. The Chamber maintains an office with a full-time staff, answers questions about our community, and works to help make Moore an even better place to live and work. Check it's Business Directory for Moore businesses and services.
Moore Economic Development Authority: Moore has much to offer to both businesses and individuals relocating to Moore. Check out the wealth of information that the Moore Economic Development Authority has on our dynamic city.