Apartments for rent in Lawton, OK

Lawton is a small city in Oklahoma with approximately 95,000 residents. Young children account for a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, though young adults are well-represented as well. At an average age of just over 34, the city's population is notably younger than most cities in Oklahoma. By a narrow 54%-46% margin, renters are slightly more common than homeowners in Lawton. The average rent of $868 per month is roughly equal to the state average.

Among residents older than 25 in Lawton, 13% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Lawton residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 11% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of around $56K, Lawton workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Lawton's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 17 minutes, the commute time for Lawton residents is faster than the state average of about 22 minutes. Many residents (38%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.