Lawton Native here: Don’t plan on moving here unless you want to retire and or enjoy the convenience of a small town. Crime rate is only bad if you in the streets and not minding your own business. Police here is cool, not at all trigger happy. There are less than reputable neighborhoods but there is an equalizer of that in really good neighborhoods too. Lawton is cool, not too busy, not too dead.
I lived in Lawton from about 1956 when I was 2 till 1975 when I got married and moved to Colorado Springs, CO for 3 years (husband stationed at Ft Sill, then Ft Carson). Moved from CO to Vancouver, WA and have lived here since (husband born and raised here). I graduated from Lawton High in 1972. I barely remember the first place we lived, in a duplex on a street I think was called Ozmond, right outside the base. Then we lived on the base for about 3 years then moved to a house on D St, then SW 14th street and the last house was on NW 14th St. We went back to sell that house after my Dad passed. Seeing your videos makes me feel some sort of way, homesick, but realizing how much has changed. I loved it there, it was all I knew till young adulthood, but I do NOT miss the weather. To this day, I'm scared of lightning. Watching your videos is bringing back many memories of places that are no longer there like DOE DOE park, Gibsons, Woolworths, etc. Thank you for telling people about my hometown.
@lindahilmes5363 thanks so much for the warm comments its means alot to people to see their hometown shown in the best light possible. i enjoy making the videos for you guys and showing what living in lawton today will look like for new relocaters!!
Your 30 years older then me I see. MY family moved to Lawton when I was 7 in 1992 until I was 11 in 1996. Did enjoy living there. Recently visit this year. Wanted to see my childhood homes but could remember thE addresses for 3/4 the houses I lived in. The one address I did remember was on a military base so visiting wasn't an option for me. Thought about doing unbereats I. Lawton just to see if it would take me to a familiar address and trigger something.
The duplexes on ozmond are hanging in there but could use work. D and 12th are rough the homeless shelter is around there so it’s sketchier than most areas but it’s a real mixed bag on the neighborhood safety
23 years in Lawton. Retired Soldier moved from commonwealth of Virginia to SE OK eight years earlier. One of the finest military towns. So many opportunities within an hour or two. Great for touring, check the vette's when they come to town, road trips, great for motorcycle, or bicyle!
Lived in Lawton 43 years ago. My husband was stationed at Ft. Sills, and I was a substitute teacher, for Lawton public Schools. I am so happy to see how much Lawton has grown over the years. We were members of St. Johns Baptist Church❤❤.
I live in east Lawton and it’s so rare to hear sirens that when we do to the windows we go or outside if the sound is getting really close. But we can only hear sirens because we’re close to Gore and the fire station for the east side. I walk with my 2 year old great grandson at pm and I’m not worried about our safety.
You displayed great locations, I’ll give you that brotha. If you do another video, walk through locations on the south side. Obesity is high here unless they are in the military. Fast food restaurants everywhere, same six. Cost of living is amazing, but it’s bad when I throw trash away and someone inside the dumpster says “hey cmon man, you didn’t see me in here?!” Crime and homeless is outrageous , lack of employment opportunities for civilians . Gun shots at 1am and porch pirates on the regular. The army and Goodyear is the cash cow, so if you join the army then this place is right up your alley especially towards the end of your career. Great video! There are pros and cons to every city and that’s just life 💯I’m just keeping it 💯
@@LivingInLawton Misery loves company. A lot of us have goals on living in this area and wanting to change zip codes. Lawton is more to see. People are so closed minded here.
Girl! when u grow up please see something outside and compare it to lawton u will notice that certain Stores not here / very limited things to do especially when u start working and u no longer in school around classmates I'm glad u like it ❤🎉 home sweet home!
I used to live in Lawton as a kid and actually liked it. I visit this year after not living there since I was 11. I do realize that I liked driving in Oklahoma more then I like driving in Florida where I currently live. I didn't have to fight traffic much. Did like the visit. Seem more peaceful then where I live with less drama. I could see myself moving here after I retire. I imagine there's not nearly as much crime in Lawton as there is in Jacksonville.I don't live in Jacksonville but live near it and have to drive there for work. Had someone try to fight me while I was on the job. How is the crime in Lawton? Is it really low?
Petty and big crimes are going on out here like anywhere else absolutely. Here is the website I use and tell my clients to use when they look at crimes in the area. Different price point of neighborhoods is a factor in quantity of type of crimes too Schedule a call with me if you wanna know more.
@@LivingInLawton I'll check it out later. I don't recall Lawton really having much crime back in the 90's. Only crime I can think of in Oklahoma was that bombing that happened and that was on Oklahoma city. Was in the 4th grade when it happened.
Born and raised here but I moved in 2018 . My family still lives here so I visit often and actually visiting watching this video … Lawton is not the place for young people There are no activities really and just a bunch fast food places. There really isn’t a mall anymore . You go in & everything has been shut down. It’s depressing cause it used to be so busy. Businesses don’t stay open here . And if you want to go out and have a good time you have to go to okc or dfw. There aren’t good job opportunities either. However if you’re retired and love nature and just looking for a chill place to stay Lawton is okay.
See u gone make me move to Lawton 😂 I just left there a couple of weeks ago n I’ll be back to check out that farmers market.. thank u so much for this video I absolutely enjoyed it subscribed to u buddy ❤
Well I’m planning on moving to Lawton around April 2024 my son is a gym owner Gramz Fitness and once military but I say this I visit often and I love the peace there coming from New Jersey and now Columbia sc the air is even different. I’m looking forward for the change.
Awesome Toni Yes ive met your son and lovely grandchild you have by the way so youer moving here? Well and id love to help you move to Lawton and we have many more videos coming out and i cant wait to hear from you about what you think of living in Lawton!!!
Stationed at Ft Sill OK as a Drill Sergeant back in the mid 80’s lived there for six years. Still have friends and family there and their opinions of Lawton is not so praising. Pro and Cons everywhere you go, however, they say it’s more cons than it is pros. Remember, Lawton is a Military Town and the revenue is basically base on the military and Goodyear tire company. You are showing area that fat pockets people live in; understand why😉
One person experience is not another person's experience I guess I've been blessed to have a good experience out here in this sEason lawton is good for me and I share what I deal with and don't like and adjust to out in lawton. Maybe the videos are my perspective of lawton
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Lawton Native here: Don’t plan on moving here unless you want to retire and or enjoy the convenience of a small town. Crime rate is only bad if you in the streets and not minding your own business. Police here is cool, not at all trigger happy. There are less than reputable neighborhoods but there is an equalizer of that in really good neighborhoods too. Lawton is cool, not too busy, not too dead.
@@Twanky2Ham 💛
Not trigger happy what about the two cops that are on trial right now for being Trigger Happy😂
@@cal4207 compare that to how many of them are employed. Are these two officers in Lawton?
My goal is to live in this area. I have drove around here and it's so nice and quiet.
@@Twanky2Ham yes
I lived in Lawton from about 1956 when I was 2 till 1975 when I got married and moved to Colorado Springs, CO for 3 years (husband stationed at Ft Sill, then Ft Carson). Moved from CO to Vancouver, WA and have lived here since (husband born and raised here). I graduated from Lawton High in 1972. I barely remember the first place we lived, in a duplex on a street I think was called Ozmond, right outside the base. Then we lived on the base for about 3 years then moved to a house on D St, then SW 14th street and the last house was on NW 14th St. We went back to sell that house after my Dad passed. Seeing your videos makes me feel some sort of way, homesick, but realizing how much has changed. I loved it there, it was all I knew till young adulthood, but I do NOT miss the weather. To this day, I'm scared of lightning. Watching your videos is bringing back many memories of places that are no longer there like DOE DOE park, Gibsons, Woolworths, etc. Thank you for telling people about my hometown.
@lindahilmes5363 thanks so much for the warm comments its means alot to people to see their hometown shown in the best light possible. i enjoy making the videos for you guys and showing what living in lawton today will look like for new relocaters!!
Your 30 years older then me I see. MY family moved to Lawton when I was 7 in 1992 until I was 11 in 1996. Did enjoy living there. Recently visit this year. Wanted to see my childhood homes but could remember thE addresses for 3/4 the houses I lived in. The one address I did remember was on a military base so visiting wasn't an option for me. Thought about doing unbereats I. Lawton just to see if it would take me to a familiar address and trigger something.
The duplexes on ozmond are hanging in there but could use work. D and 12th are rough the homeless shelter is around there so it’s sketchier than most areas but it’s a real mixed bag on the neighborhood safety
Osmond is the First Street off of Rogers Lane right next to Fort sill
23 years in Lawton. Retired Soldier moved from commonwealth of Virginia to SE OK eight years earlier. One of the finest military towns. So many opportunities within an hour or two. Great for touring, check the vette's when they come to town, road trips, great for motorcycle, or bicyle!
Lived in Lawton 43 years ago. My husband was stationed at Ft. Sills, and I was a substitute teacher, for Lawton public Schools. I am so happy to see how much Lawton has grown over the years. We were members of St. Johns Baptist Church❤❤.
Sweet video! Please do one on 200k and down? Maybe good rental areas? Thanks!
For sure I'll make that one soon for you!
Rental market is a bubble 🫧 it fluctuates so much… what kind of rental are you looking for? Apt, townhome or house, and new build or older home?
Christmas parade was crazy with all the candy. Definitely the most candy we ever received at a Xmas parade and was magical.
!!! love to hear that
Speaking from experience I used to live in Lawton Eisenhower class of 2013 baby it's was fun and a lot better than New Mexico
I live in east Lawton and it’s so rare to hear sirens that when we do to the windows we go or outside if the sound is getting really close. But we can only hear sirens because we’re close to Gore and the fire station for the east side. I walk with my 2 year old great grandson at pm and I’m not worried about our safety.
@ingenusvenus east lawton is great especially eastlake
You displayed great locations, I’ll give you that brotha. If you do another video, walk through locations on the south side. Obesity is high here unless they are in the military. Fast food restaurants everywhere, same six. Cost of living is amazing, but it’s bad when I throw trash away and someone inside the dumpster says “hey cmon man, you didn’t see me in here?!” Crime and homeless is outrageous , lack of employment opportunities for civilians . Gun shots at 1am and porch pirates on the regular. The army and Goodyear is the cash cow, so if you join the army then this place is right up your alley especially towards the end of your career. Great video! There are pros and cons to every city and that’s just life 💯I’m just keeping it 💯
@@undefeatedmindgulley7216 pros and cons for sure in lawton!
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@@LivingInLawton Misery loves company. A lot of us have goals on living in this area and wanting to change zip codes. Lawton is more to see. People are so closed minded here.
The farmers market is new. Library is cool!
Yep every Saturday
The further you go down Deyo mission road there are different phases. But remote work and retirement will definitely help the economy
More jobs will help Lawton grow
im a 11 year old girl who lives in lawton i like it but there is no fun but i love it here
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Girl! when u grow up please see something outside and compare it to lawton u will notice that certain
Stores not here / very limited things to do especially when u start working and u no longer in school around classmates
I'm glad u like it ❤🎉 home sweet home!
@blindsey1043 yeah no best buy no chase bank I wonder when will we ever get those kinds of things here?
I used to live in Lawton as a kid and actually liked it. I visit this year after not living there since I was 11. I do realize that I liked driving in Oklahoma more then I like driving in Florida where I currently live. I didn't have to fight traffic much. Did like the visit. Seem more peaceful then where I live with less drama. I could see myself moving here after I retire. I imagine there's not nearly as much crime in Lawton as there is in Jacksonville.I don't live in Jacksonville but live near it and have to drive there for work. Had someone try to fight me while I was on the job. How is the crime in Lawton? Is it really low?
That’s kinda funny! lol but the crime rate is going down.
But crime rate maybe subjective.
Petty and big crimes are going on out here like anywhere else absolutely. Here is the website I use and tell my clients to use when they look at crimes in the area. Different price point of neighborhoods is a factor in quantity of type of crimes too Schedule a call with me if you wanna know more.
Here’s the website you should look up crimes in Lawton to see type and score www.neighborhoodscout.com/ok/crime.amp
@@LivingInLawton I'll check it out later. I don't recall Lawton really having much crime back in the 90's. Only crime I can think of in Oklahoma was that bombing that happened and that was on Oklahoma city. Was in the 4th grade when it happened.
Thanks for the videos sir
I can't wait to get outta Lawton. Lol
@@ItsYaBoyJohnO I can u understand bigger cities are cool where you thinking of moving to?
Most of the areas he is showing us are the “nicer” neighborhoods cache has an amazing school district.
Thanks for commenting
As he should but there more to show I need to see what other realtors are showing
Born and raised here but I moved in 2018 . My family still lives here so I visit often and actually visiting watching this video …
Lawton is not the place for young people
There are no activities really and just a bunch fast food places.
There really isn’t a mall anymore . You go in & everything has been shut down. It’s depressing cause it used to be so busy. Businesses don’t stay open here . And if you want to go out and have a good time you have to go to okc or dfw.
There aren’t good job opportunities either.
However if you’re retired and love nature and just looking for a chill place to stay Lawton is okay.
Anything fun else fun here I’ve literally done a lot I’m over it here
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See u gone make me move to Lawton 😂 I just left there a couple of weeks ago n I’ll be back to check out that farmers market.. thank u so much for this video I absolutely enjoyed it subscribed to u buddy ❤
Thanks
Those are the new home. The out skirts Show the real Lawton the inner city
Nobody wants to see poverty. We got that on point.
@MissNelson_48 lol I get it I’ll keep showing growth and opportunities out here
The homes are on 67th warr acres on 82nd and Lee, east lawton west lawton only for the video check the areas out no outer cities in this video
stone and brick facade, or actually stone and brick?
Well I’m planning on moving to Lawton around April 2024 my son is a gym owner Gramz Fitness and once military but I say this I visit often and I love the peace there coming from New Jersey and now Columbia sc the air is even different. I’m looking forward for the change.
Awesome Toni Yes ive met your son and lovely grandchild you have by the way so youer moving here? Well and id love to help you move to Lawton and we have many more videos coming out and i cant wait to hear from you about what you think of living in Lawton!!!
Stationed at Ft Sill OK as a Drill Sergeant back in the mid 80’s lived there for six years. Still have friends and family there and their opinions of Lawton is not so praising. Pro and Cons everywhere you go, however, they say it’s more cons than it is pros. Remember, Lawton is a Military Town and the revenue is basically base on the military and Goodyear tire company. You are showing area that fat pockets people live in; understand why😉
One person experience is not another person's experience I guess I've been blessed to have a good experience out here in this sEason lawton is good for me and I share what I deal with and don't like and adjust to out in lawton. Maybe the videos are my perspective of lawton
But what average ppl😢 thst can get house 200- mayb 300k
@@Drillsmart88 facts it is a military town basic amenities town
@blindsey1043 all price points are coming to the channel
What about weather? Oklahoma is known for tornadoes? Is there a lot of tornadoes in this area?
I think the mosque is around Wyatt
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xmas parade was off the hook
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I was born at the hospital the army hospital down there. But you could not pay me to live in that crap hole
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Renalds Army hospital? Two of my kids were born in Lawton (1980--82). Moved to DFW in 88 and never looked back.
@@andyquinones-pi yes at the army hospital
To whoever is reading this Jesus loves you and he’s coming soon! All you need to do to be saved is believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins was buried and came back to life on the 3rd day confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and you’ll be saved. Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near. Today is the day of salvation tomorrow is not promised! God bless!
I’m from here. Yeah, don’t. Dont move here.
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