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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lawton

Lawton has 13 income-based rental properties offering 721 affordable units across the city. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores, all rated good or excellent, and none of the 11 flood-mapped properties fall in a high-risk zone. With a median rent of $967 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), these income-based options can make a real difference for renters here.

13
Properties
721
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$967/mo

Affordability in Lawton, OK

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Lawton is $967 and the median household income is $54,433 annually. Roughly 55% of Lawton households rent, reflecting a strong renter presence in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
829 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Lawton Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Lawton had a violent crime rate of 829 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions define and report crimes.

Among the 11 HUD-assisted properties in Lawton tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 74 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Lawton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Lawton scores 74 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 76, indicating strong options for errands on foot or by bike. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
26 schools · 4 districts

Schools

Lawton is served by 26 public schools across 4 districts -- including 20 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$54,433 median income

Cost of Renting in Lawton, OK

The median household income in Lawton is $54,433 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $967 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that cost. Rent at HUD-assisted and income-based properties is typically calculated as a percentage of your household income rather than set at market rate.

  • Median household income: $54,433/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $967/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of residents who rent: 55% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-based properties tracked by Lease Lantern: 11 buildings, 569 total units
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is low among the assisted housing inventory in Lawton. All 11 properties have been mapped for flood zone exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(10 of 13 scored)
90+ (5)70–89 (5)No score (3)

13 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Lawton, OK

Lawton is a renter-majority city -- according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), 55 percent of households rent -- with a median rent of $967 per month and a median household income of $54,433. That context makes affordable and income-based housing an important resource for many residents here.

Lease Lantern tracks 11 HUD-assisted properties with 569 total units across Lawton. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 rated excellent and 5 rated good -- with none falling into fair or poor categories. According to HUD flood-mapping data, none of the 11 mapped properties carry high flood risk.

Lawton's walkability and bikeability scores -- rated Very Walkable (74) and 76 for biking according to Walk Score -- suggest that many renters can manage daily errands without a car. The city is served by 4 school districts covering 26 public schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, Lawton recorded a violent crime rate of 829 per 100,000 residents in 2024 (reported by the Lawton Police Department). Prospective renters are encouraged to weigh this figure alongside other neighborhood-level factors when researching specific properties.

Eligibility & how to apply

Oklahoma income limits (2026)Oklahoma public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Oklahoma

Helpful guides

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