Lawton has emerged as one of the fastest-growing property markets in the United States, ranking eighth nationally with a 17.55% average annual increase in property values , according to a new study by RealWorldInvestor.com .

The research analyzed median property values across 363 US cities between 2021 and 2025. Lawton recorded a median property value of $104,975 in January 2021, which climbed to $176,325 by January 2025, based on a sample of 619 properties. The city’s peak median value reached $203,688 in January 2024.

Bloomington, Illinois, topped the national rankings with a 30.24% average annual increase, followed by Muncie, Indiana, at 27.48%. Lawton outpaced numerous larger metropolitan areas to secure its top ten position.

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