norm, as are sought-after public schools. Easy highway access gives you a great way to live the lifestyle you want in the western OKC metro. • Avg. distance from downtown: 15 miles, 20 minutes • Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 25 miles, 32 minutes
counterparts in the northwest, newer construction and larger floorplans come standard, as do excellent public schools and interstate access. • Avg. distance from downtown: 15 miles, 24 minutes • Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 14.7 miles, 24 minutes • School districts: Western Heights Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Mustang Public Schools, Moore Public Schools, Norman Public Schools Warr Acres/Bethany Situated west of Oklahoma City, these two suburbs saw growth after World War II as they developed into bedroom communities for Oklahoma City. Near Lake Overholser to the south and west and Lake Hefner to the north and east means that these two suburbs have quick access to the great outdoors. • Avg. distance from downtown: 11.5 miles, 20 minutes • Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 21.5 miles, 33 minutes • School districts: Putnam City Public Schools, Bethany Public Schools Pastoral Neighborhoods If wide open spaces are more your style, Oklahoma City has them. Here, you can still enjoy a quieter atmosphere without sacrificing amenities or distance to the heart of Oklahoma City. Far Northwest OKC/Surrey Hills/ Piedmont/Deer Creek Looking for bigger lots, more room to roam and less urban atmosphere? Then far Northwest Oklahoma City is for you. Just outside of the hustle and bustle, the far northwest side offers a definite change of pace at lower commute times than you’d expect. • Avg. distance from downtown: 25 miles, 32 minutes • Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 33.6 miles, 39 minutes • School districts: Edmond Public Schools, Deer Creek Public Schools, Piedmont Public Schools, Yukon Public Schools West Bethany/Mustang/Yukon Large, unplatted residences on lots of land near traditional subdivisions offering all the traditional amenities are the
• School districts: Yukon Public Schools, Mustang Public Schools, Putnam City Public Schools
East Oklahoma City (Midwest City/ Choctaw/Jones/Nicoma Park/Lake Aluma Area) The combination of small-town goodness and the close comforts of a metropolitan area can’t be beat! Near Tinker AFB and great outdoor activities, eastern Oklahoma County has lots of room and lots to offer. • Avg. distance from downtown: 10 miles, 15 minutes • Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 4.5 miles, 5 minutes Oklahoma City Public Safety Oklahoma City has similar crime rates to other large cities its size. In looking at primary cities within metros with more than 1 million population, Oklahoma City ranks in the lowest third in terms of violent crime and the lowest half in terms of property crimes. Comparatively, Oklahoma City has a lower violent crime rate per capita than Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas and Indianapolis. In terms of property crime, Oklahoma City has a lower crime rate per capita than San Antonio, Dallas, Indianapolis and Minneapolis. Oklahoma City is continuing its investment in public safety by providing more funding for its police and fire departments. In 2017, Oklahoma City residents approved a quarter-cent sales tax increase to hire more police officers and firefighters, and the most recent general obligation bond package included a new training facility for both departments. As Oklahoma City’s population continues to increase, its public safety departments are prepared to meet the needs of a growing city. • School districts: Mid-Del, Jones, Harrah, Luther, Choctaw / Nicoma Park, McLoud
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