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Tower Heights

Tower Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa County 74108

$212,532 Average Value
$145 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Commuters in and out of Tower Heights

Tower Heights is a blue collar suburb that’s 10 miles east of downtown Tulsa. Route 66 runs right through the middle of this neighborhood, giving it a mainline connection to the city center. There are a few small parks dotting the landscape, but Realtor Patty Contreras with Fathom Realty describes it as a place where commercial infill is interspersed with modest housing styles. “You’ll see a lot of employees living here who work in construction, or some who own small businesses, especially in the growing Hispanic community,” Contreras says. She also mentions that while people travel outside of Tower Heights for work, other commuters drive to it. “People come to work in the offices that are in the Eastgate Metroplex, which sits on the neighborhood’s south side,” she says.

Tulsa Transit drivers wait for travelers in Tower Heights.
Tulsa Transit drivers wait for travelers in Tower Heights.
Ensuring safety along Route 66, the Fire Station is a vital asset in Tower Heights.
Ensuring safety along Route 66, the Fire Station is a vital asset in Tower Heights.
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Modest brick homes starting at $150k

Contreras describes the neighborhood as being made up of mostly smaller brick homes in the $150,000 to $200,000 range. These typically feature three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across 1,200 square feet of living space. Lots are about 7,000 square feet on average. Overall, about 3,000 homes make up Tower Heights, built between 1960 and 1980. “Most of the homes have yards here,” Contreras says. “It’s the kind of neighborhood where you’ll see driveways, garages, grassy lawns. But there are some condo properties mixed in.” Beyond these options, there are a few properties around the Eastgate Metroplex that have more square footage. Prices start around $250,000.

Discover comfort and belonging in a home that's part of the Tower Heights community
Discover comfort and belonging in a home that's part of the Tower Heights community
Diverse stories intertwine in the harmonious group of homes within Tower Heights.
Diverse stories intertwine in the harmonious group of homes within Tower Heights.
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Tulsa Transit drivers wait for travelers in Tower Heights.
Tulsa Transit drivers wait for travelers in Tower Heights.

Easy access to major transportation routes

“You’ll definitely need a car for basic errands like groceries,” Contreras says. Centrally located Route 66 makes it easy to reach those destinations. The cross street is 145th Avenue, and that’s another corridor that drivers can benefit from: it leads to Interstate 44 and the Crosstown Expressway, which lead to retail spots like Walmart Supercenter. Those who prefer to use public transportation have options. Buses run frequently along Route 66, especially where it meets 129th Avenue on the neighborhood’s western border – another popular bus route.

Mexican restaurants and salsa music

“There are a lot of businesses here where people can go for entertainment or grocery shopping,” Contreras says. For example, Imperio is a nightlife venue where the dancefloor brims with salsa and cumbia music. Given the robust Hispanic population in this area, the dining scene is full of Mexican options like Tacos San Pedro. Food trucks such as Tolucas Grill are popular, too: they serve dishes like fish tacos, but it also fast food classics like hamburgers and hotdogs. For home cooking or snack pickups, there's an Aldi nearby.

The Taco Shop is known for their Carne Asada fries.
The Taco Shop is known for their Carne Asada fries.
Tortas Y Jugos Caribe makes fresh juice for the community of Tower Heights.
Tortas Y Jugos Caribe makes fresh juice for the community of Tower Heights.
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Small, quiet parks

Just east of Harvey Young Airport lies Plaza Tract Park, one of the neighborhood’s key spots for outdoor recreation. Spanning 12 acres, it offers seafoam green playground equipment, shaded gravel trails that wind around a creek, picnic tables and benches. For BMX enthusiasts, dirt ramps are set up next to the Eastgate Metroplex. The Carl Smith Sports Complex offers ball fields, while Rose Dew Park offers a playground and wide grassy spaces to enjoy.

Discover tranquility at Plaza Tract Park, a green oasis within the heart of Tower Heights.
Discover tranquility at Plaza Tract Park, a green oasis within the heart of Tower Heights.
Gear up and catch some air at McCullough Park pump track.
Gear up and catch some air at McCullough Park pump track.
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East central high is located right off of Route 66 in Tulsa.
East central high is located right off of Route 66 in Tulsa.

Aviation internships at East Central High

Cooper Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and offers a dual language program, as well as several English language development teachers to support native Spanish speakers. East Central Middle School provides opportunities for students to engage in technical career learning and to earn high school credits via advanced classes. East Central High offers paid internships with two of the city’s biggest aeronautics firms – Choose Aerospace and Spirit AeroSystems – so students interested in aviation can get a jumpstart on their careers. All three schools earn a C-minus overall from Niche.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tulsa International

17 min drive

Bus

(8157) 129th E Ave & 14th St Nb

Bus

(7994) 129th E Ave & 11th St Nb

Bus

(8111) 21st St & 133rd E Ave Wb

Bus

(8156) 129th E Ave & 15th St Nb

Bus

(8108) 21st St & 129th E Ave Eb

Bus

(8158) 129th E Ave & 11th St Nb

Bus

(7995) 129th E Ave & 5th St Nb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Tower Heights US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$202,000
Median Single Family Price
$206,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$145
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Months of Supply
0.50
Median List Price
$214,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
834
Median Year Built
1975
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,845
On par with the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,374
Median Age
32
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$41,734
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,450

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
75.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

7 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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