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Medical Community

Medical Community

$208,792 Average Value
$181 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

A distinct residential location in OKC

Because of its distinct name and location, Oklahoma City’s Medical Community may fly under the radar of homebuyers in the area. This eclectic mix of historic and contemporary homes branches off from N Kelley Avenue and sits a few blocks from the OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, a healthcare facility that includes the Oklahoma University College of Nursing, the College of Dentistry, an emergency services center, and much more. “I would say a big percentage of the Medical Community is doctors and nurses who work at OU Medical Center,” says Jenna Tolbert-Harper, Realtor at Sage Sotheby's International Realty. She has been selling homes throughout OKC and Edmund since 2013. “But it’s not exclusively medical, and there are some people who work within hospital jobs throughout the urban core.”

Historic vs. contemporary in Medical Community

“There’s a pretty wide range of homes here, mostly single-family but some multifamily as well,” Tolbert-Harper says. “Rehabbed brick historic homes and Tudor style homes are primarily what you’ll find. There has been a decent amount of newer construction, too, so you’ll find some newer bungalows in the mix and some other new developments as well.”

These Tudor-style homes mingle among A-frame renovated properties first built in either the 1920s or 1950s, each with uniform urban yards. Trees and modern landscaping surround the historic homes located closer to the OU Medical Center, while recent constructions further out on the grid have yet to plant roots in their square patches. Homes closer to Lincoln Terrace boast larger yards that slope towards the road. Prices start as low as $65,000 for an investment bungalow property, sit between $150,000 and $300,000 for most single-family homes, and reach $525,000 for larger homes approaching the State Capitol and Lincoln Terrace.

Many of the homes are for the people who work nearby at the Medical Center.
Many of the homes are for the people who work nearby at the Medical Center.
This modern rebuild of a classic a frame in Medical Community.
This modern rebuild of a classic a frame in Medical Community.
Here is an example of a Craftsman home from the 1930's in Medical Community.
Here is an example of a Craftsman home from the 1930's in Medical Community.
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Shopping and dining near the Health Center

Medical Community locals and hospital staff can walk to Culbertson Plaza for a bite to eat at Papa Dino's Pizza & Grill or cross the street to George's Happy Hog Bar-B-Q for ribs, smoked brisket and greens. Midtown’s plethora of dining options are only 2.5 miles away by car. The closest Homeland grocery store is 2 miles north on NE 36th Street.

The local bbq joint is Happy Hog in Medical Community.
The local bbq joint is Happy Hog in Medical Community.
The newly developed Culbertson Plaza is popping up new restaurants in Medical Community.
The newly developed Culbertson Plaza is popping up new restaurants in Medical Community.
The Original soul food restaurant in town is Polk's House in Medical Community.
The Original soul food restaurant in town is Polk's House in Medical Community.
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Events at the heart of OKC

Public health classes and lessons aside, Medical Community residents have a range of annual events to choose from in the Modern Frontier. They’re blocks away from the Oklahoma History Center, Harn Homestead and the other museums near the State Capitol, each hosting their own local events. The Oklahoma City Zoo hosts the drive-or-walk-thru Safari Lights just 4 miles away.

Attending Oklahoma City public schools

OU attendees aren’t the only students living near Medical Community, which falls under Oklahoma City Public Schools. Kids start their education at Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, named for the iconic civil rights leader and Oklahoma educator. F.D. Moon Middle School sits just over a mile away; this school’s namesake was instrumental in the desegregation movement and was also the longest-standing principal at Frederick Douglass High School. All three schools earn a C-minus from Niche.

McMechan Park and tranquil courtyards

The well-kept playground and grassy fields at McMechan Park sit right outside the OU Medical Center, and smaller parks can be found throughout Medical Community’s gridded streets. Locals can also explore the Molly Shi Boren Courtyard and other statues and fountains on the Medical Center campus, joining employees and students on their way to class or clinicals.

The Molly Shi Boren Courtyard near Oklahoma University Medical Center.
The Molly Shi Boren Courtyard near Oklahoma University Medical Center.
The middle of Medical Community has a beautiful fountain.
The middle of Medical Community has a beautiful fountain.
McMechan Park offers swings and slides in the playground.
McMechan Park offers swings and slides in the playground.
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Commuting throughout OKC

“The area is pedestrian-friendly enough where some people bike or use motorized bikes and scooters to get around or get to work at the hospital,” says Tolbert-Harper. “And there are some bus stops down Lincoln Boulevard, but most people commute by car.”

Midtown and Downtown OKC are each roughly 2.5 miles from the hospital and Medical Community. Because of the neighborhood’s central location, it’s likely quicker to drive or even walk in some cases than it would be to take advantage of the Embark bus system; the option is a welcome alternative either way.

OKC is a crossroads between Interstates 40 and 235, which adds convenience to an already organized, gridded city. Residents welcome visitors at Will Rogers World Airport just 14.5 miles away.

The official flag for the Oklahoma University Medical Center.
The official flag for the Oklahoma University Medical Center.
The Downton twinkles at night near Medical Community.
The Downton twinkles at night near Medical Community.
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Keeping ambulance noise in mind

Proximity to work and, when needed, healthcare are perks of living blocks away from a major hospital. However, emergency vehicle sirens are a definite factor for future homeowners to keep in mind.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Will Rogers World

25 min drive

Bus

NE 13th St & Phillips

Bus

N Lincoln Blvd & Stanton L Young

Bus

N Kelley Ave & NE 16th St

Bus

NE 13th St & Everest

Bus

NE 13th St & Health Sciences Center

Bus

Sl Young Biomedical Research

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N Kelley Ave & NE 20th St

Medical Community Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$349,000
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
559
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1928
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,524
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,809
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,540
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$41,617
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,621

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
36.6%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

47 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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