Lawton, Oklahoma

Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability

Southwest Lawton, OK Metro

WhereAtHome Score

79.6

C+

out of 100

Overview

Lawton is an Oklahoma city with a population of approximately 90,245, part of the Lawton, OK metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $144,222. Median household income is $51,561.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 90,245 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $144,222 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $51,561 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 16.2 minutes
  • Part of the Lawton, OK metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

90,245

Source: Census ACS

$144,222

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$51,561

Source: Census ACS

16.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

34

Source: Walk Score

87 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Comanche County (county-level results)

37%
61%
Democrat 12,823
Republican 20,823
Leans R+23.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 98.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 84.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 34/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 79.6

Location

Lawton, OK (34.5915, -98.3698)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.