Coweta

There are a lot of unique names for small towns in Oklahoma, and that’s one of the many charms of the Sooner State. There’s Cookietown, for instance, or Bushyhead. A real head-scratcher is IXL, and even residents of that tiny hamlet can’t seem to agree on the name’s origin. Coweta is another one, and it’s easy to tell the visitors from the residents based on how they pronounce the name. While your first instinct might be COW-eh-tuh or co-WET-uh, the actual pronunciation is kuh-WEEH-tuh. And now that you know how to say the name, you can focus on how much this town of about 10,000 residents has to offer. Whether you’re looking for older homes or new construction, Coweta has you covered. Superb schools? Check. What about amenities? Let’s just say that Coweta has amenities aplenty. How convenient is it? It's 12 miles to Broken Arrow and just a 30-minute drive to downtown Tulsa. What Coweta lacks in size, it more than makes up for in amenities. Here you’ll find small-town comfort and charm paired with big-city convenience. In other words, the hardest part about living in Coweta is learning how to pronounce the name properly.

Homes in the area range from mid-century ranch-style homes to multi-story new construction moderns, and the price range of real estate reflects that broad range of options. But it also means that those who are new to the real estate-buying process can find an appropriate home alongside those who are more experienced. The median price of real estate in Coweta hovers around $249,000, and buyers can expect to pay $162 per square foot on average. A cozy two-bedroom/one-bathroom ranch-style home sells for about $142,000, while prices can go up to $477,000 for a sprawling five-bedroom/four-bathroom Tudor-inspired home. “There are a lot of people moving into the area,” says Realtor Mac McIntire. “It’s an up-and-coming area and it’s a great community with a good variety of price points.”

Coweta students can attend Southside Elementary, Sloat Junior High and Coweta High School. Southside earns an A- rating on Niche.com, while Sloat Junior High earns a B- and Coweta High School earns a B. Students at Coweta High School have the opportunity to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, including the Tiger Pride Band, the Art Club and the Native American Student Organization, as well as 14 different varsity-level sports. “The schools are excellent,” says McIntire. “They are some of the best in the area.”

There are multiple parks in the area with a variety of amenities designed for entertainment and relaxation. Campbell Memorial Park features a playground and covered picnic shelter; Roland Park has a hiking trail, playground and basketball court; and the nearby Ray Harral Nature Center & Park has 3 miles of linked nature trails, two picnic shelters a suspension bridge and much more. The Golf Club of Oklahoma is also nearby, offering members access to a breathtaking 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, clubhouse and restaurant.

For groceries, you can stop in at Doc’s Country Mart or Walmart Super Center, where you can also pick up any of your home necessities, too. And when it comes to dining out, Coweta has plenty of options to fit just about any preference. Get your morning caffeine fix along with a yummy breakfast sandwich at Wild Child Coffee Shop. For some of the freshest Cajun-style seafood around, stop in at T-Johnny’s Seafood and Cajun Market for fried alligator, etouffee, gumbo and plenty of other New Orleans-style cuisine. For some good-old-fashioned soul food, head to 1843 on Broadway, where you can choose from entrees like Southern fried catfish, shrimp and grits, meatloaf or chicken fried steak. The Oak Grove Shopping Center can handle all of your retail therapy needs, and residents are only 30 minutes away by car from downtown Tulsa, with all of the various amenities available in that urban center. “Getting to the highway is easy, so it's no problem getting to Broken Arrow or Tulsa," says McIntire. “And with Tulsa really starting to boom, it’s great to be able to get there so easily.”

While there’s only one way to say the name of the town properly, there are a lot of things to like about Coweta. From the fantastic homes to the excellent schools to the amazing amenities, this little town with the hard-to-pronounce-name brings it all together in a welcoming community. The hardest part of living in Coweta is learning to pronounce the name properly, and you’ve already got that. So go check out the offerings today. You’ll be glad you did.

Written By

Hannah Rainey

Photography Contributed By

Justin Prokop

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David Strayer