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Metal goods are attractive to visitors of the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk.
The capital of the “City of Festivals”
Named the City of Festivals, Downtown Norman is the epicenter of over 25 festivals, countless events and a bustling nightlife. With more than 40 locally owned bars and restaurants, boutique shops and various green spaces, there is always something going on in Downtown Norman. For those looking to be near the action, there is a small collection of homes just off Main Street, while the area also has maintenance-free living in apartments. “It’s a place where you can get anything you want,” says Dan Scheem, President and CEO of Visit Norman and Norman Sports. “There is a live music scene, every city event practically happens downtown, and so many local restaurants and shops.”
A small selection of cottages and Craftsman bungalows off Main Street
The housing supply is limited in this primarily entertainment district, and a decent portion is in the form of one-and-two-bedroom apartments. A little off Main Street, buyers can find single-family homes on tight city streets. The homes are primarily cottages and Craftsman bungalows built on compact lots between the 1920s and the 1950s. A three-bedroom Craftsman will go for about $220,000.
Downtown Norman has rows of cottages that are close together for a tight knit community feel.
Some craftsman bungalow homes in Downtown Norman have been updated with a modern look.
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School days in the A-minus rated Norman Public Schools
Students attend the highly rated Norman Public Schools, which grades an A-minus on Niche, is the eighth-largest district in the state and offers a robust fine arts program. Children attend Adams Elementary, which scores a B, the A-minus rated Whittier Middle School and Norman North High School. Norman North grades an A and offers the Career Pathways Program that allows students to explore their interests in six career fields, including Arts, Communications and Information Systems.
Children are offered a great education at Adams Elementary School.
The prominent monument sign at Norman North High School in Norman.
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An afternoon in Andrews Park
Andrews Park was initially built in 1890, and families head to the park to take advantage of the playground and beat the heat at the splash pad. Housed at the park, Blake Baldwin Skatepark brings out extreme athletes skating in a safe environment. The park is a community gathering space with a 500-seat outdoor amphitheater that hosts the city’s annual Jazz in June Festival. Right through the heart of downtown, the 1.5-mile Legacy Trail runs parallel to an active railroad, passing through some of the city’s artwork and sculptures, making it a unique place for a walk or bike ride.
Residents can enjoy playing basketball in Andrews Park.
Andrews Park offers a skatepark for locals to enjoy various activities
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More than 40 locally owned businesses line the main street of Downtown Norman.
More than 40 locally owned restaurants and small boutiques
Residents drive about two miles west on Main Street to shop for groceries at Sprout’s. Shopping in Downtown Norman can be done on foot at boutiques like East Downtown, a vintage clothing store, and Stash, which sells a little of everything, including home goods. With more than 40 locally owned restaurants and bars, locals can practically try a new place to eat every night. Probably the most famous stop is The Diner, featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and is only open until 2 p.m. Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails is another option, and each meal is made from scratch. “When my wife and I have a date night we are coming downtown,” Scheem says. Featuring nearly half a dozen breweries, the owners have created the Ale Trail passport. Once craft beer enthusiasts sample a drink from each, they can cash their stamps in for a souvenir mug
The city of festivals
Norman is dubbed the city of festivals, hosting more than 25 yearly. The largest event is the Norman Music Fest, a three-day festival with stages right on Main Street. Drawing music lovers from near and far, the free independent music event brings nearly 100,000 people downtown. More frequently, the Sooner Theater is housed in a 1929 movie house and hosts local and touring shows, while the Second Friday Norman Art Walk is a free celebration of arts held monthly in the Walker Arts District of downtown.
There are interesting floats show in the Norman Pride Festival.
Families enjoy the music during the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk.
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Go Norman Transit offers a range of bus lines around the city.
Riding Go Norman bus lines
While it is easy to navigate Downtown Norman by foot, Go Norman Transit offers a range of bus lines around the city, and Main Street has three different routes that drop off at various stops in the city. Downtown is within 1.5 miles of the Norman Regional Hospital, a 324-bed general hospital.
The University of Oklahoma in Downtown Norman offer higher education.
Boomer Sooner, a mile away
Exactly a mile away is the University of Oklahoma, a major public research university offering 170 academic programs with an enrollment of more than 31,000 students. The university has big-time college sports, and the Sooners’ NCAA Division I teams will compete in the Southeastern Conference starting in the 2024-25 school year. Students and residents should note that Downtown Norman ranks as nearly double the national average in the CAP Index crime score for violent crime and larceny. “Norman is a college town, and students lived checkerboarded throughout the city, but downtown doesn’t have the housing style they’re looking for. Gameday’s in the fall, you will see a bit more crowds, but before and right after the games, people stay in campus corner,” Scheem says.
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Parks in this Area
Frances Cate Park
Norman Community Dog Park
Centennial Park
Eastwood Park
Andrews Park
The Park At First Baptist Church Norman
Kiwanis Park
June Benson Park
Transit
Airport
Will Rogers World
36 min drive
Bus
N Peters Ave & E Tonhawa St
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E Comanche St & S Peters Ave
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S Peters Ave & E Symmes St
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S Webster Ave & Main
Bus
N Webster Ave & W Tonhawa St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Norman
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Norman, Norman sell after 122 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Norman, Norman over the last 12 months is $264,697, down 21% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Check out this Craftsman style 3 bedroom home in Greenleaf Trails on the Norman North school district! The open living/dining layout is great for entertaining while playing chef as well! The kitchen features beautifully tiled backsplashes, quartz countertops and island, stainless appliances with gas range, and large walk-in pantry for that added storage space! The living space offers a cozy gas
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
195
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,794
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,302
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
97/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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