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Midwest City, OK

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A midwestern city with the Air Force at its heart

Family-Friendly Commuter Suburban Events

Midwest City is a medium-sized suburb located about eight miles east of Downtown Oklahoma City. This planned community sits directly north of Tinker Air Force Base, making it an ideal suburb for military personnel. Most of Midwest City consists of residential neighborhoods holding affordable apartments and single-family homes for rent.

There are many events, celebrations, and places of cultural interest in and around Midwest City. One event is the “Made in Oklahoma Wine, Beer and Food Festival” held annually in May. This event includes a motorcycle show, live music, food, and drinks from local vendors as well as an air show. For military buffs, there is a display of several retired Air Force Fighter Planes located on 29th Street across from the military base. Additional green spaces in town are located along Soldier Creek and provide playgrounds, trails, and picnic facilities. For shopping and dining, South Air Depot Boulevard holds a collection of restaurants, but a large commercial strip sits between Curtis Drive and 29th Street.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Midwest City, OK is $619 for a studio, $759 for one bedroom, $838 for two bedrooms, and $969 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midwest City has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$759/month
651 Sq Ft
House
$1,439/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,354/month
1,289 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cleveland Bailey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

307 Students

6
out of 10

Ridgecrest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

271 Students

5
out of 10

Soldier Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

910 Students

3
out of 10

Midwest City Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

793 Students

2
out of 10

East Side Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

456 Students

Rating Unavailable

Midwest City Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,046 Students

3
out of 10

Jarman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

533 Students

2
out of 10

Midwest City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,368 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Route 66 Park
  • Oklahoma Railway Museum
  • Oklahoma City Zoo
  • Science Museum Oklahoma
  • Museum of Osteology

Airports

  • Will Rogers World

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Shopping

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The best places to shop in Midwest City are the malls and strip centers closest to the Air Force Base, located in the Air Depot Blvd. and 29th Street area. Located here is a decent variety of places to shop such as Target, JCPenney and Kohl’s. There is also a Lowe’s Home Improvement store, a Home Depot, Wal-Mart, optometrist’s office, shoe stores, and a surprisingly good place to find sushi called Pink Swirl. One may not expect to find great sushi in Midwest City, Oklahoma, but it’s here! There are several major chain restaurants in the same strip on 29th Street such as Chili’s, Old Chicago, Genghis Grill; there is also a wide variety of drive-thru or take out type places such as Chik-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and Panda Express.

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