Housing
In downtown Oklahoma City, the housing market has significantly expanded in the past decade with 4,423 housing units on the market and 693 additional units under construction or in the planning stages. Districts like Deep Deuce, located east of the Central Business District, are a key urban housing center and provide restaurants and retail including a locally owned grocery store in addition to multiple downtown housing options. In Oklahoma City, living in a more suburban or rural atmosphere without sacrificing proximity is attainable. The city’s large land area lends itself to all the best aspects of suburban life, while its low commute times and excellent traffic grid management make it easy to get where you need to be. Oklahoma City’s suburban and pastoral neighborhoods allow you to enjoy a quieter atmosphere just minutes away from the city center. Oklahoma City’s affordability and housing options have garnered national attention, with Oklahoma City racking up the rankings as one of the best cities for first- time homebuyers (SmartAsset), one of the top 10 cities where Millennials are buying homes (Smart Asset), one of the best places to live if you are trying to save money (GOBankingRates.com), one of the most affordable major housing markets (Demographia), and one of the most affordable U.S. cities to rent (Forbes). Get Acquainted with Your New Hometown There’s no better way to get to know your new hometown than by exploring the communities that give it a special flair.
Read on for more about the districts and neighborhoods that you will soon call home, sweet home. Within the city limits there are many distinctive districts that showcase Oklahoma City’s creativity and charm. From museums to murals, each district is part of the unique tapestry of Oklahoma City’s culture. Urban Neighborhoods If living among all the excitement of downtown is your dream, then Oklahoma City has a variety of options for you. In the last several years, as MAPS helped make downtown a destination, more people are wanting to live near the action and the city’s developers have answered the call. One of the most unique areas is the Cottage District, sitting south of St. Anthony’s Hospital. The area only measures a few blocks, but it’s given architects and their clients a place where they can redefine luxury apartments and cottages. Sitting on a hill, the district offers amazing views of the downtown skyline, all while sitting in your living room. If apartments are more your style, hundreds of new units have been built in the last decade. The challenge will be picking where you want to live. Apartments can be found in the historic Deep Deuce neighborhood, the exciting Bricktown district, in the charming Midtown area and even on the developing west side of downtown. Many apartments are within walking distance of breweries for the OKC Streetcar line. Living downtown could mean you don’t have to drive your car for several weeks. Other housing options around downtown include
The Deep Deuce District’s residents can walk to a neighborhood bar or get a drink in nearby Bricktown or the Central Business District.
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