Real Estate Investing in Kay County, Oklahoma

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 46,337

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.3 / 5 (56/100)

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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 20.4% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $132,285
Avg Monthly Rent $840
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Kay County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Oklahoma: Kay has 6 cities, 7 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

clearly Kay County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects soft investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

A 46,337 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Kay a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$132,285
Avg Monthly Rent
$840
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OK)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ponca City, OK metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Kay County

3 Colleges 3,541 Students 969 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Pioneer Technology Center
Vocational Public Β· 410 students
πŸ“ ~205 students rent off-campus
C
Northern Oklahoma College
2-Year Public Β· 3,083 students
πŸ“ ~764 students rent off-campus
C
Ponca City Beauty College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 48 students

Investor Insight: With 969 students living off-campus, Kay County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Kay County

ZIP Codes in Kay County, OK

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kay County

How strong is, OK for real estate investors?

Our data puts, OK at 3.3/5 for investability. Home prices of $132K and rents around $840/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How strong is the working-renter base in, OK?

, OK offers a steady renter base at the $840/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, OK?

, OK vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How does, OK stack up against OK overall?

, OK measures broadly in line with the OK state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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