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Lawton vs Duncan: Two Different Southwest Oklahoma Lifestyles

By Travis Wright, REALTOR®, with eXp Realty

Lawton is the largest city in Southwest Oklahoma and sits right next to Fort Sill, about a 20 minute drive to post, with Cameron University and the widest range of amenities and home inventory. Duncan is its own market in Stephens County with an oil-and-gas heritage, about a 40 minute drive to Fort Sill, best for buyers anchored to Duncan or comfortable with a longer commute.

Lawton

About 20 min to Fort Sill

The largest city in Southwest Oklahoma, right next to Fort Sill.

  • The largest city in Southwest Oklahoma
  • Right next to Fort Sill at about a 20 minute drive to post
  • Home to Cameron University
  • The widest range of amenities and home inventory

Duncan

About 40 min to Fort Sill

Its own market in Stephens County with an oil-and-gas heritage.

  • Its own market in Stephens County
  • An oil-and-gas heritage
  • About a 40 minute drive to Fort Sill
  • Best for buyers anchored to Duncan or comfortable with a longer commute
The short version

The short version: Lawton is the amenity-rich city next to the post, and Duncan is a distinct community with its own market, best for buyers anchored there or comfortable with a longer commute.

Frequently asked questions

Questions buyers ask about this matchup

How far is Duncan from Fort Sill?

Duncan is about a 40 minute drive to Fort Sill.

How far is Lawton from Fort Sill?

Lawton sits right next to Fort Sill at about a 20 minute drive to post.

Which city has more amenities and home inventory?

Lawton is the largest city in Southwest Oklahoma with the widest range of amenities and home inventory, plus Cameron University.

What kind of market is Duncan?

Duncan is its own market in Stephens County with an oil-and-gas heritage, best for buyers anchored to Duncan or comfortable with a longer commute.

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By Travis Wright, REALTOR®, with eXp Realty

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