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9 Reasons to Move to Midwest City Oklahoma

April 18, 2014

map_of_midwest_city_okMidwest City, the eighth largest city in Oklahoma, is part of the Oklahoma metropolitan area, and home to Ideal Homes' lovely Sundance community with its rolling hills, mature trees, and scenic walking trail and easy access to i-40, Tinker Air Force Base, and other attractions. The following are the top 9 reasons to consider Midwest City as a great location for your next new home.Rural life style minutes from the city - In Midwest city you can enjoy the rural lifestyle of a small town feel, and easy living, yet you are only minutes from the hustle, bustle and culture of a big city. Easy commute - It's a hop, skip, and a jump into downtown Oklahoma City along the I-40 corridor. In 15 minutes you can be anywhere in the downtown area. Proud to serve - Tinker Air Force Base is the largest single-site employer in Oklahoma and is home to major DOD, Air Force, and navy units with national defense missions. Great medical facilities with advances and specialties - Another large employer in the area, the Midwest Regional Medical Center boasts unique features including nearly 300 primary care and specialty physicians, the most experienced robotic-assisted surgical team, and the hospital is partially owned by physicians. Did you dream of being an astronaut as a kid? - Because of its proximity to Tinker Air Force Base there is a huge influx of Aerospace Industry businesses in and around Midwest city creating jobs and opportunities for residents as well as exciting relocation opportunities. Do you like to golf? - The city proudly maintains a four-star 18-hole and a 9-hole golf course. It's kind of splashy - The Joe B. Barnes Regional Park features the Reno Swim & Slide and Lions Splash pad water parks complete with a 500,000 gallon pool with diving area, water slides, and aqua climbing wall. Get in some walking and playing - In addition to the water park, there are tennis courts, walking trails, playgrounds softball fields, a dog park and picnic tables. Atkinson Heritage House - This beautiful historic site was the family home of Midwest City's founder and developer, W.P. Atkinson and now preserves the history and acts as a community event center. If you'd like more information on the local area, or if you'd like to tour the models at Sundance please feel free to contact us for more details.