Downtown/Bricktown No place better captures the renaissance of Oklahoma City than downtown and Bricktown and living there means you get to be at the heart of it all. Whether you want to live in a high-rise or a traditional apartment complex, you will be steps away from the action. • Distance from downtown: 0 miles, 0 minutes • Distance from Tinker AFB: 10.1 miles, 16 minutes • School district: Oklahoma City Public Schools Deep Deuce The Deep Deuce District is one of the most historically significant areas of Oklahoma City and now a key urban center for the metro. Deep Deuce was the home for African-American culture in Oklahoma City for decades and was a regional hub for jazz music in the ‘40s. Today you can find much of the city’s urban housing developments, with options for those who want to rent or buy. • Distance from downtown: 0 miles, 0 minutes • Distance from Tinker AFB: 10.1 miles, 16 minutes • School district: Oklahoma City Public Schools Midtown Midtown is truly making a splash as a revitalization effort has taken hold and created multiple success stories. Full of fantastic housing options – from revitalized historic buildings to new developments – plus local restaurants and bars, Midtown is a great place to discover what’s new and hip on the OKC scene. • Distance from downtown: 1.3 miles, 7 minutes • Distance from Tinker AFB: 9.5 miles, 15 minutes • School district: Oklahoma City Public Schools Urban Neighborhoods In Oklahoma City, living in the suburbs doesn’t necessarily mean living out of the city. The city’s large land area lends itself to all the best aspects of suburbia, while our low commute times and excellent traffic grid management make getting where you need to go easy. OKC makes it possible to get that suburban feel without being far from the action. Nichols Hills/The Village/Lakeshore Situated in the northwest quadrant of Oklahoma City near scenic Lake Hefner, the enduring popularity of these neighborhoods surprises no one. A variety of residences
can be found, ranging from ‘30s-platted mansions and ‘50s-built ranch-style to ‘70s-developed subdivisions with larger footage. Close to shopping and recreation and sporting easy interstate access, this area is an enclave for those desiring suburban living without the commute. Subdivisions/Cities: Nichols Hills, Lakeshore, Lansbrook, The Village, more • Avg. distance from downtown: 8.3 miles, 14 minutes • Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 15.8 miles, 21 minutes • School districts: Oklahoma City Public Schools, Putnam City Public Schools Northwest Oklahoma City/Edmond Recent construction and an upscale feel abound in this area, with typically larger square footage and well- manicured landscaping the norm. Some communities are gated and all offer outstanding neighborhood/community involvement. Good highway and turnpike access comes standard, as do excellent public schools. • Avg. distance from downtown: 15.2 miles, 21 minutes • Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 22.6 miles, 27 minutes • School districts: Putnam City Public Schools, Edmond Public Schools, Deer Creek Public Schools South Oklahoma City/Moore/Norman South Oklahoma City boasts more room, more new subdivisions, more new retail, more diversity, more value and more excitement than ever before. Similar to its
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