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Last Modified: December 29, 2025

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South Tulsa Neighborhood Guide

3of 28 Tulsa Neighborhoods

Teslas, HOA Lawns, ORU Tower Views

🧭Bordered by: 71st St north, Creek Turnpike south, Arkansas River west, Memorial Dr to 129th E Ave east

📌Best known for: mega churches, mall sprees, aggressively manicured medians

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: SUVs, PTO meetings, brunch, cookouts

👍Locals live here because: schools shine, yards sprawl, and shopping everywhere

👎Be prepared for: traffic on 71st, HOA glare, soccer gridlock

✨The general vibe is: upscale suburban sparkle, unapologetically convenient

Neighborhood Tags:
Great schoolsQuietFamily orientedSuburban calmWealthy enclaveSafe

Pros & Cons of South Tulsa

South Tulsa strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlyGood SchoolsGrocery OptionsDog FriendlyPeaceful & Quiet

South Tulsa tradeoffs (top 3)

Public TransitWalkableAffordable Housing
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South Tulsa Neighborhood DNA

retail therapy at Woodland Hills Mall, master suites in McMansions, weekday sushi splurges at In The Raw

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Some of the South Tulsa hotspots include: Riverside Parkway Trail (south access), AMC Southroads 20, Whole Foods Market, The Shops at Warren Place, and Woodland Hills Mall.
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Moving to South Tulsa - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Tulsa or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Tulsa guide for the big-picture view — or compare South Tulsa against other parts of the city in our Tulsa neighborhood guide.