Downtown Norman
A small selection of cottages and Craftsman bungalows off Main Street
The housing supply is limited in this primarily entertainment district, and a decent portion is in the form of one-and-two-bedroom apartments. A little off Main Street, buyers can find single-family homes on tight city streets. The homes are primarily cottages and Craftsman bungalows built on compact lots between the 1920s and the 1950s. A three-bedroom Craftsman will go for about $220,000.
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School days in the A-minus rated Norman Public Schools
Students attend the highly rated Norman Public Schools, which grades an A-minus on Niche, is the eighth-largest district in the state and offers a robust fine arts program. Children attend Adams Elementary, which scores a B, the A-minus rated Whittier Middle School and Norman North High School. Norman North grades an A and offers the Career Pathways Program that allows students to explore their interests in six career fields, including Arts, Communications and Information Systems.
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An afternoon in Andrews Park
Andrews Park was initially built in 1890, and families head to the park to take advantage of the playground and beat the heat at the splash pad. Housed at the park, Blake Baldwin Skatepark brings out extreme athletes skating in a safe environment. The park is a community gathering space with a 500-seat outdoor amphitheater that hosts the city’s annual Jazz in June Festival. Right through the heart of downtown, the 1.5-mile Legacy Trail runs parallel to an active railroad, passing through some of the city’s artwork and sculptures, making it a unique place for a walk or bike ride.
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More than 40 locally owned restaurants and small boutiques
Residents drive about two miles west on Main Street to shop for groceries at Sprout’s. Shopping in Downtown Norman can be done on foot at boutiques like East Downtown, a vintage clothing store, and Stash, which sells a little of everything, including home goods. With more than 40 locally owned restaurants and bars, locals can practically try a new place to eat every night. Probably the most famous stop is The Diner, featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and is only open until 2 p.m. Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails is another option, and each meal is made from scratch. “When my wife and I have a date night we are coming downtown,” Scheem says. Featuring nearly half a dozen breweries, the owners have created the Ale Trail passport. Once craft beer enthusiasts sample a drink from each, they can cash their stamps in for a souvenir mugThe city of festivals
Norman is dubbed the city of festivals, hosting more than 25 yearly. The largest event is the Norman Music Fest, a three-day festival with stages right on Main Street. Drawing music lovers from near and far, the free independent music event brings nearly 100,000 people downtown. More frequently, the Sooner Theater is housed in a 1929 movie house and hosts local and touring shows, while the Second Friday Norman Art Walk is a free celebration of arts held monthly in the Walker Arts District of downtown.
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Riding Go Norman bus lines
While it is easy to navigate Downtown Norman by foot, Go Norman Transit offers a range of bus lines around the city, and Main Street has three different routes that drop off at various stops in the city. Downtown is within 1.5 miles of the Norman Regional Hospital, a 324-bed general hospital.
Boomer Sooner, a mile away
Exactly a mile away is the University of Oklahoma, a major public research university offering 170 academic programs with an enrollment of more than 31,000 students. The university has big-time college sports, and the Sooners’ NCAA Division I teams will compete in the Southeastern Conference starting in the 2024-25 school year. Students and residents should note that Downtown Norman ranks as nearly double the national average in the CAP Index crime score for violent crime and larceny. “Norman is a college town, and students lived checkerboarded throughout the city, but downtown doesn’t have the housing style they’re looking for. Gameday’s in the fall, you will see a bit more crowds, but before and right after the games, people stay in campus corner,” Scheem says.
Written By
Andrew Phillips
Photography Contributed By
Chon Kit Leong
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Steve Morren
Steve Morren
Sterling Real Estate
(405) 470-9297
310 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Norman
$295K - $310K Price Range
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Doug Arnett
Doug Arnett
OKC Metro Group
(405) 477-5618
35 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Norman
$485,360 Price
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Vernon McKown
Vernon McKown
Principal Development LLC
(405) 551-8064
1,292 Total Sales
6 in Downtown Norman
$320K - $375K Price Range
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Dianne Klein
Dianne Klein
Metro Brokers of OK Siano & Co
(405) 497-8861
24 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Norman
$190K - $365K Price Range
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Zandrea Waldenville
Zandrea Waldenville
Meraki Real Estate
(405) 730-0532
347 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Norman
$75,000 Price
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Cami Martz
Cami Martz
Prime Realty Inc.
(940) 489-1713
48 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Norman
$338,966 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Frances Cate Park
Norman Community Dog Park
Centennial Park
Eastwood Park
Andrews Park
The Park At First Baptist Church Norman
Kiwanis Park
June Benson Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Norman | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Norman Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Norman, Norman sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Norman, Norman over the last 12 months is $1,462,500.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,462,500
Median Sale Price
$1,462,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,462,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$754
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
42
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1943
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,289
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
195
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,794
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,302
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
97
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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