Real Estate Investing in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 59,841

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $201,162
Avg Monthly Rent $969
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Pottawatomie County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Oklahoma: Pottawatomie has 5 cities, 6 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across Pottawatomie's 6 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Demographics in Pottawatomie show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$201,162
Avg Monthly Rent
$969
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OK)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Shawnee, OK metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Pottawatomie County

4 Colleges 2,767 Students 634 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
2-Year Public Β· 879 students
πŸ“ ~634 students rent off-campus
C+
Shawnee Beauty College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 60 students
C+
Oklahoma Baptist University
4-Year Private Β· 1,526 students
D
Family of Faith Christian University
4-Year Private Β· 302 students

Investor Insight: With 634 students living off-campus, Pottawatomie County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Pottawatomie County

ZIP Codes in Pottawatomie County, OK

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pottawatomie County

How much should I expect to pay for a home in, OK?

, OK home values average about $201K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $969/mo in monthly income.

What is the typical renter like in, OK?

Tenant demand in, OK is solid. The local workforce $969/mo rents across most rental classes.

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

, OK scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $201K and rents near $969/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What real estate strategy is ideal for, OK?

The best-fit strategy in, OK is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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