Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Lawton, OK
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$741
Population
95,055
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Southwest Oklahoma town contains an army base and cultural amenities
Close-Knit
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Located along I-44 about 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, Lawton is best known for containing the Fort Sill Army Base. Lawton is also home to Cameron University and the Great Plains Technology Center. While Lawton exudes a small-town vibe, there are plenty of things to do in town.
Several museums in Lawton allow for unique cultural experiences, including the Museum of the Great Plains, the Fort Sill Museum, and the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center. If you decide to rent in Lawton, you will have the chance to peruse the shops at Central Mall, try your luck at Apache Casino or Comanche Nation Casino, catch a live performance at McMahon Memorial Auditorium, unwind at Elmer Thomas Park, practice your golf swing at Lawton Country Club, hike the trails and see bison roam freely at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, and see Chautauqua perform historical enactments throughout town. Several restaurants are scattered throughout Lawton, including popular chains like Olive Garden and Five Guy's. Stop for morning coffee at LuLu coffee shop or Starbuck's before your morning commute. Convenience to Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport and major roadways make traveling from Lawton easy.
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Horse at sunset near Lawton
The rugged landscape near Lawton
City Hall is located on 9th Street
The view from Mount Scott
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,117
Average: $61,583
Education
18,619
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
37,446
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lawton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lawton, OK is $694 for a studio, $746 for one bedroom, $937 for two bedrooms, and $1,171 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lawton has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$746/month
620 Sq Ft
House
$1,184/month
866 Sq Ft
Condo
$849/month
115 Sq Ft
Townhome
$997/month
493 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lawton, OK is 14.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lawton is 27.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $694 - $1,171. You can expect to pay 6.8% less for groceries, 6.1% less for utilities, and 7.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lawton, OK is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,228 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
726 Students
Woodland Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
388 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
262 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
793 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,107 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
948 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
682 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,556 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,181 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,201 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Airports
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.