Cotton County, Oklahoma Housing Market
In Cotton County, Oklahoma, the median home value is $113,900, with a median monthly rent of $772. This places Cotton County at #2740 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #65 within Oklahoma.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $976
- Establishments: 97
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,005 (avg $52,733)
- Outflow: 1,880 (avg $52,790)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Cotton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73533 | 235.4 | +13.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cotton County | Oklahoma Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,900 | $152,012 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $772 | $839 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.3% | 72.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.3 | 14.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cotton County is 25.1% below the Oklahoma state average and 50.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $772/month is 8.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.3, buying a home in Cotton County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Cotton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.3%, compared to 72.3% in Oklahoma and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | Iowa | $113,900 | $611 |
| Brown County | Nebraska | $113,900 | $876 |
| Crenshaw County | Alabama | $114,000 | $661 |
| Lamar County | Alabama | $114,000 | $549 |
| Fulton County | Arkansas | $113,800 | $626 |
Other Counties in Oklahoma
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal County | $115,700 | $722 | 69.4% |
| Caddo County | $115,700 | $734 | 72.7% |
| Okfuskee County | $115,900 | $716 | 68.8% |
| Johnston County | $116,500 | $762 | 72.2% |
| Adair County | $117,800 | $667 | 68.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).