Real Estate Investing in Arapaho, Oklahoma (73620)

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Custer County • Population: 1,531 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 73620 (Arapaho, OK)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 16.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $153,076
Avg Monthly Rent $900
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $48,200
% Renters 32.3%

Market Analysis: 73620 Arapaho

ZIP 73620 in Arapaho, OK carries a substantial set of headwinds. Home values near $153K and rents of $900/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

From a cash-flow lens, the numbers look inviting — $153K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 73620 is substantial and deserves full respect.

ZIP 73620's metrics run below Custer County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Looking more closely, 1,531 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. robust returns are possible in 73620, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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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 Arapaho:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $900/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Weatherford, OK Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
11.9%
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 15, 2026 — updated weekly from Weatherford, OK metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$164K$146K$129K$111K$94K$76KApr 2013Dec 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 73620 Compare?

Metric 73620 Arapaho Weatherford, OK Oklahoma
Home Value $153,076 $153,076 N/A $214,563
5-Year CAGR 6.0% 6.0% N/A 6.9%
Avg Rent $900 $900 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.6% 4.6% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.6%
Fair
5yr Growth
+6.0%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $153,076
Monthly Rent $900
Price-to-Rent 14.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.1%
Cap Rate 4.6%
5-Year IRR 10.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.6%). 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
16.2%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 73620

Population: 1,531

💰 Median Household Income
$48,200
This area
$48,200
State
$58,994
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
32.3%
This area
32.3%
State
25.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.8%
This area
0.8%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
13.8%
This area
13.8%
State
14.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
38.5 years
This area
38.5 years
State
30.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
16.2%
This area
16.2%
State
20.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 86.9%
Other/Mixed 12.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.4%
Black/African American 0.9%
👶 Under 18
27.4%
This area
27.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
12.1%
This area
12.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.3%
This area
9.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 73620

B+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
12.9:1 Avg Class Size
$12,688 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

ARAPAHO-BUTLER ES

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
358 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,688 Per Student
B+ Above Average

ARAPAHO-BUTLER HS

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
127 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,688 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arapaho, OK make sense for an investment property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Arapaho, OK reflects its $153K prices and $900/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within OK.

Which investment style suits Arapaho, OK?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Arapaho, OK. With home values at $153K and rents near $900/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

What is the typical home price in Arapaho, OK?

In Arapaho, OK the median home value sits at $153K. Against the broader OK market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is it like being a landlord in Arapaho, OK?

OK ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Arapaho generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Arapaho, OK?

Rental rates in Arapaho, OK average $900/mo. Tenant demand and $153K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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