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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Clara Scott

How is Lawton for outdoor activities?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $134,200, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $134,200 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is defi...

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Oliver Young

Lawton in the winter -how bad?

Homes are going for about $134,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Lydia Chavez

Starting a business in Lawton?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lawton sits at 925.7 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still...

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Elizabeth H.

What to expect moving to Lawton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Memphis and It's a a smaller city city with about 90,662 people. With a population of 90,662, Lawton is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Hudson Cook

Best and worst neighborhoods in Lawton

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Lydia Chavez

Moving to Lawton -what should I know?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $53,588, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent i...

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Samantha S.

The good and bad of living in Lawton

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $53,588, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 90,662 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all t...

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Delilah Thomas

Best areas to explore in Lawton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Lawton sits at 925.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing f...

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Rachel C.

Job market in Lawton for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Samuel B.

Remote worker thinking about Lawton

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 90,662 people. Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Samantha S.

Lawton is underrated, change my mind

With a population of 90,662, Lawton is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $134,200, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think i...

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Elizabeth H.

Biggest downsides of living in Lawton?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

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Wayne S.

Best apartments in Lawton under ?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here.

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Lori C.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Lawton?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 90,662 people. Median household income is $53,588, which feels on the lower side for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Connor W.

Housing in Lawton compared to Seattle

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 90,662 people. Traf...

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Lydia Chavez

Anyone work in healthcare in Lawton?

First post here. We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The sub...

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Kai Hall

Anyone regret moving to Lawton?

Hi all, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $134,200, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 90,662 people. Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

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John J.

Anyone regret moving to Lawton?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here. Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Lawton? There's a real sense of community in certain nei...

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Rachel C.

Job hunting in Lawton -tips?

So, Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here. Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

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Oliver Young

Career opportunities in Lawton, OK

Hey, Homes are going for about $134,200 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Elizabeth H.

Working remotely from Lawton

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. Am I wrong here?

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Connor W.

Lawton housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $134,200, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

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Arianna Alvarez

What I wish I knew before living in Lawton

Median household income is $53,588, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated.

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Lori C.

Unpopular opinion about Lawton

OK so Household incomes average around $53,588 in Lawton. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great plac...

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Jackson R.

Anyone regret moving to Lawton?

Hey, I'm originally from Portland and The median home value here is around $134,200, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $53,588, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 90,662 people. Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. People ...

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dallas_lucy

Best hidden gems in Lawton

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in r...

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dallas_lucy

Housing in Lawton compared to Tucson

So, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $134,200, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 90,662, Lawton is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lawton sits at 925.7 per 100K. The parks and outdoor...

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Melanie

What I wish I knew before living in Lawton

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 90,662, Lawton is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $134,200, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

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Leah

Living in Lawton -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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