Kelley Baca
Baca Realty Group LLC
(405) 449-6943
81 Total Sales
1 in University of Oklahoma
$875,000 Price
University of Oklahoma
$232,781
Average Value
You might think there isn't much to the area surrounding the University of Oklahoma campus other than students rushing to class or Sooner football games, but this established neighborhood offers students and permanent residents alike an easy, walkable lifestyle with friendly neighbors and charming homes. "Anything you would possibly need is within walking distance," says Jerica Pound, a Realtor and team leader with Keller Williams Realty Mulinix. "Norman, in general, is a college town, but it still has a small-town feel. Residents love the atmosphere, especially in the campus area, where they have the ability to walk to everything."
Near campus, you'll find a blend of single-family homes, duplexes and condominiums built from the 1930s through the early 1970s, many of which are purchased as investment properties by the parents of OU students. "It's super smart for parents to buy a property for their kids to use while at OU," Pound says. "Home values near campus go up, so you'll make money on the property if you decide to sell it in four years when your student graduates." While the condos in the area are more of a contemporary style, the single-family homes are Traditional, with some Tudor revival and mid-century ranch styles in the mix. "Norman is an old town, so most of the homes near campus are older and have a lot of charm," Pound says. "They're definitely not cookie-cutter homes." Home sizes range widely from 800 square feet for a one-bedroom condo to a single-family three-bed, measuring around 3,000 square feet. As a result, area home prices can span from below $100,000 to $725,000 or more. "The closer to campus you get, the higher the house prices," Pounds adds.
OU attendees aren't the only students living in the University of Oklahoma neighborhood. The under-18 set attend schools in the highly-rated Norman Public Schools district, including Madison Elementary for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Irving Middle for grades six through eight, and Norman High School, considered the #1 public high school in Cleveland County and given an A rating by Niche. "Norman is one of the best school districts in the OKC metro area," Pound says. "My kids went to Norman schools, and we loved them."
For a break from the books, students of any age can head to nearby Reaves Park, a vast 79-acre green space with sports fields, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and a unique, castle-themed play structure and the Cleveland County Veteran's Memorial honoring fallen local service members. After the park, grab a Sooner mocha and a blueberry baguette muffin from Not Your Average Joe coffee shop. "It's not just a coffee shop," Pound says. "It's also a non-profit that employs people with special needs using a buddy system, which is super cool because it offers them employment opportunities that they might not otherwise have." Next, visit the vibrant Campus Corner commercial area at the north end of OU's campus for a bite to eat and a nose around some of the numerous restaurants and shops. "A lot of the businesses close to campus are locally owned," Pound says. While in Campus Corner, snag some new OU gear from the popular Campus Corner Store, then head to the covered patio at Othello's, a 46-year-old Campus Corner mainstay, to relax and enjoy a hearty, delicious Italian dinner. With all that practically on your doorstep, it's safe to say you don't have to be a college student to enjoy the fun, vibrant University of Oklahoma lifestyle.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelley Baca
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Terry Saxon
Terry Saxon
Responds QuicklySaxon Realty Group
(405) 766-7923
277 Total Sales
1 in University of Oklahoma
$83,000 Price
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Kyle Davis
Kyle Davis
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Mulinix
(405) 676-1974
511 Total Sales
1 in University of Oklahoma
$189,900 Price
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Ramona Cossey
Ramona Cossey
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company
(405) 358-4496
21 Total Sales
1 in University of Oklahoma
$45,000 Price
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Shelly Beauchamp
Shelly Beauchamp
Responds QuicklyMcGraw, REALTORS
(580) 238-5762
115 Total Sales
1 in University of Oklahoma
$142,000 Price
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Spencer Amaral
Spencer Amaral
Responds QuicklyShepherds Real Estate
(405) 835-6169
130 Total Sales
1 in University of Oklahoma
$405,000 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
L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park
David Burr Park
Eastwood Park
Reaves Park
Brandt Park
Earl Sneed Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | University of Oklahoma | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
433
Median Year Built
1956
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,227
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
886
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
784
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,236
Median Age
25
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
2.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,777
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,274
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
37%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 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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