Real Estate Investing in Ellis County, Oklahoma

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 4,852

Should you buy in Ellis County, OK? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

Mixed β€” values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 32.9% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.7% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $101,270
Avg Monthly Rent $916
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Ellis County Real Estate

Ellis County is one of those Oklahoma regions where numbers warn before they reward. 5 cities, 4,852 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Ellis County sits firmly in that category.

A 4,852 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Ellis a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$101,270
Avg Monthly Rent
$916
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OK)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Woodward, OK metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Ellis County

ZIP Codes in Ellis County, OK

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellis County

How expensive is real estate in, OK?

In, OK the median home value sits at $101K. Against the broader OK market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is, OK landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in, OK is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Is, OK a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

, OK scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $101K and rents near $916/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What investment strategy works best in, OK?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, OK. With home values at $101K and rents near $916/mo, other strategies can work but produce consistent rather than outsized returns.

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