Real Estate Investing in Geronimo, Oklahoma (73543)

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Comanche County • Population: 1,884 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 73543 (Geronimo, OK)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

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

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $171,669
Avg Monthly Rent $1,098
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $70,750
% Renters 20.0%

Market Analysis: 73543 Geronimo

This part of Comanche County is not an easy win. The 73543 ZIP posts softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $172K asset, 73543 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Regionally, 73543 sits on the difficult end of the OK spectrum. The a viable market for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Demographically, 73543 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

New investors are better served looking at Geronimo's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 73543. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Geronimo:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 73/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+12.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,098/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
⚖️
BALANCED MARKET
Lawton, OK Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
56 days
Average time to sell
Average
7.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Lawton, OK metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$177K$165K$154K$142K$130K$119KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 73543 Compare?

Metric 73543 Geronimo Lawton, OK Oklahoma
Home Value $171,669 $171,669 N/A $214,563
5-Year CAGR 4.9% 4.9% N/A 6.9%
Avg Rent $1,098 $1,098 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.0% 5.0% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.0%
Fair
5yr Growth
+4.9%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lawton, OK metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
1/2
56 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $171,669
Monthly Rent $1,098
Price-to-Rent 13.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.7%
Cap Rate 5.0%
5-Year IRR 9.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +12.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +0.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
11.6%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 73543

Population: 1,884

💰 Median Household Income
$70,750
This area
$70,750
State
$58,994
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
20.0%
This area
20.0%
State
25.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.2%
This area
3.2%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
15.8%
This area
15.8%
State
14.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
37.2 years
This area
37.2 years
State
30.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
11.6%
This area
11.6%
State
20.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 79.6%
Other/Mixed 17.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.4%
Black/African American 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
👶 Under 18
17.4%
This area
17.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.3%
This area
19.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
18.0%
This area
18.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 73543

C+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
15.3:1 Avg Class Size
$11,527 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

GERONIMO MS

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
56 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$11,527 Per Student
C+ Average

GERONIMO HS

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
89 Students
👨‍🏫
15.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,527 Per Student
C+ Average

GERONIMO ES

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
180 Students
👨‍🏫
19.0:1 Class Size
💰
$11,527 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

3 Nearby 1,239 Off-Campus Students
B
Great Plains Technology Center
152 students · 9.7 mi
D
Eves College of Hairstyling
83 students · 9.8 mi
C
Cameron University
3,559 students · 10.3 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,239 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Geronimo, OK stack up for property investment?

Yes - Geronimo, OK a 3.0/5 investability score. With $172K home prices against $1,098/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Geronimo, OK?

Occupancy in Geronimo, OK runs reliable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,098/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is Geronimo, OK suited for a house hack?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Geronimo, OK reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What is the best play in Geronimo, OK?

For Geronimo, OK, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

What is the average monthly rent in Geronimo, OK?

Rent in Geronimo, OK is around $1,098/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $172K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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