Metros where renters are the most overextended in Oklahoma
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.8%
- Median rent: $801
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,354 (34.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $801
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,354 (34.2% of all housing units)
#21. Guymon
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.3%
- Median rent: $791
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,908 (30.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $791
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,908 (30.9% of all housing units)
#20. Woodward
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.4%
- Median rent: $792
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,739 (38.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $792
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,739 (38.7% of all housing units)
#19. Altus
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.5%
- Median rent: $808
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,046 (32.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $808
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,046 (32.0% of all housing units)
#18. Ardmore
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.8%
- Median rent: $852
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,297 (34.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $852
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,297 (34.8% of all housing units)
#17. Enid
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.8%
- Median rent: $778
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,104 (35.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $778
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,104 (35.0% of all housing units)
#16. Ada
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.9%
- Median rent: $776
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,756 (29.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $776
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,756 (29.6% of all housing units)
#15. Shawnee
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.0%
- Median rent: $725
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,482 (32.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $725
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,482 (32.4% of all housing units)
#14. Ponca City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.3%
- Median rent: $747
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,195 (25.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $747
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,195 (25.2% of all housing units)
#13. Duncan
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.7%
- Median rent: $752
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,693 (34.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $752
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,693 (34.1% of all housing units)
#12. Elk City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.9%
- Median rent: $823
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 21,020 (45.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $823
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 21,020 (45.6% of all housing units)
#11. Lawton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.0%
- Median rent: $909
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 133,818 (34.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $909
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 133,818 (34.5% of all housing units)
#10. Tulsa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.3%
- Median rent: $800
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,639 (37.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $800
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,639 (37.4% of all housing units)
#9. Durant
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $695
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,741 (31.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $695
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,741 (31.9% of all housing units)
#8. Miami
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $723
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,677 (32.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $723
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,677 (32.5% of all housing units)
#7. Tahlequah
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.0%
- Median rent: $937
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 194,233 (35.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $937
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 194,233 (35.6% of all housing units)
#6. Oklahoma City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.8%
- Median rent: $778
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,733 (28.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $778
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,733 (28.1% of all housing units)
#5. Bartlesville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.0%
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,529 (33.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,529 (33.5% of all housing units)
#4. Muskogee
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,737 (27.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,737 (27.7% of all housing units)
#3. McAlester
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.2%
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,647 (33.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,647 (33.5% of all housing units)
#2. Weatherford
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 35.9%
- Median rent: $827
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,745 (47.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $827
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,745 (47.3% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Stillwater
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