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Living in Oklahoma City

The capital city, from historic districts and downtown lofts to newer homes on the edges of town.

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Overview

About Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is the state capital and the center of the metro. Its city limits reach into four counties, so an Oklahoma City address can mean a downtown loft, a 1920s home in a historic district, or a newer house on the far northwest or south side.

That range matters when you shop. Two homes with Oklahoma City addresses can sit in different counties and school districts, with different property tax rates. We check each one by address before you make an offer.

County
Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland and Pottawatomie counties
Public schools
Oklahoma City Public Schools, plus parts of Putnam City, Western Heights, Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mid-Del, Mustang, Yukon and other districts, depending on the address
Main routes
I-35, I-40, I-44, I-235, the Kilpatrick Turnpike and Lake Hefner Parkway
Distance
Downtown, about 8 mi to Tinker AFB
Straight-line, approximate
Map of the communities we serve around Oklahoma City Each community is placed by its position relative to downtown Oklahoma City, with rings at 10, 20 and 30 miles. Tinker Air Force Base is marked with a star. 10 mi20 mi30 mi Oklahoma CityOklahoma CityEdmondEdmondMooreMooreNormanNormanMidwest CityMidwest CityDel CityDel CityChoctawChoctawHarrahHarrahYukonYukonMustangMustangNobleNobleBlanchardBlanchardPurcellPurcell

Rings show straight-line miles from downtown Oklahoma City.

Around Town

Local landmarks

  • BricktownRestaurants, ballgames and the Bricktown Canal, just east of downtown.
  • Scissortail ParkThe large downtown park between the core and the Oklahoma River.
  • Paycom CenterDowntown arena and home of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Plaza District and Paseo Arts DistrictLocal shops, galleries and restaurants in two of the city’s older neighborhoods.
  • Lake HefnerTrails, sailing and lakeside dining on the northwest side.
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial & MuseumThe memorial to the 1995 bombing, in the heart of downtown.

Before You Buy

What we check in Oklahoma City

  • County, school district and tax rate don’t follow city limits. We confirm all three for every address.
  • Historic preservation districts such as Heritage Hills and Mesta Park review exterior changes. If you plan to remodel, we’ll factor that in.
  • Commutes vary widely across a city this size. Tell us where you work and we’ll map the drive before you tour.
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Joey Blanco

Joey Blanco

Team Lead · Associate Broker

Joey Blanco leads RWB Realty Group. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1991 to 2012 and is an Oklahoma associate broker. His focus is military and veteran families: VA loans, PCS timelines, and moves to and from Tinker Air Force Base.

(405) 824-7160
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More communities

EdmondNorth of Oklahoma City, home to UCO, Arcadia Lake and a walkable downtown.Community guide →MooreBetween Oklahoma City and Norman on I-35, served by Moore Public Schools.Community guide →NormanCleveland County seat, home of OU, Lake Thunderbird and our Skyler Way listings.Community guide →Midwest City & Del CityNext door to Tinker Air Force Base, served mostly by Mid-Del Schools.Community guide →Choctaw & HarrahEastern Oklahoma County, with a mix of subdivisions and acreage.Community guide →Yukon & MustangCanadian County on the west side, with Route 66 running through Yukon.Community guide →Noble, Blanchard & PurcellSmall towns south of Norman, from the Rose Rock Festival to the Heartland Flyer.Community guide →

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