Real Estate Investing in Stillwater, Oklahoma (74075)

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Payne County • Population: 26,693 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 74075 (Stillwater, OK)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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: 13.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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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 $259,964
Avg Monthly Rent $1,470
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $41,178
% Renters 57.5%

Market Analysis: 74075 Stillwater

This part of Payne County is not an easy win. The 74075 ZIP comes in at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Put differently, the numbers look inviting — $260K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 74075 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Regionally, 74075 sits on the difficult end of the OK spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The demographic picture in 74075 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Stillwater averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

Strategy in 74075 is an operator game, not a passive one. From a cash-flow lens, entry prices of $260K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Stillwater:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 61/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,470/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
Stillwater, OK Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
6.0%
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 Stillwater, OK metro data
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Property Strategy for 74075

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
4.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+6.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$78,050/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $176,249 $1,100 4.5% +5.3% $88,125
3BR $234,151 $1,520 4.7% +6.4% $78,050
4BR $318,611 $1,670 3.8% +4.6% $79,653
5BR $500,494 +5.8% $100,099

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$270K$240K$210K$179K$149K$118KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,504$1,446$1,388$1,330$1,272$1,214Jan 2024May 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 74075 Compare?

Metric 74075 Stillwater Stillwater, OK Oklahoma
Home Value $259,964 $134,596 N/A $214,563
5-Year CAGR 5.6% 5.2% N/A 6.9%
Avg Rent $1,470 $1,410 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.4% 4.1% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

58% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.6%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Stillwater, OK metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $259,964
Monthly Rent $1,470
Price-to-Rent 14.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.8%
Cap Rate 4.4%
5-Year IRR 10.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +5.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.4%). 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
13.3%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 74075

Population: 26,693

💰 Median Household Income
$41,178
This area
$41,178
State
$58,994
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
57.5%
This area
57.5%
State
25.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
47.5%
This area
47.5%
State
14.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
24.5 years
This area
24.5 years
State
30.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
13.3%
This area
13.3%
State
20.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 72.6%
Other/Mixed 15.5%
Asian 7.8%
Black/African American 4.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
👶 Under 18
16.9%
This area
16.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
10.5%
This area
10.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.0%
This area
11.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 74075

B Avg School Grade
5 Schools
15.6:1 Avg Class Size
$11,173 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

RICHMOND ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
363 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
💰
$11,173 Per Student
B+ Above Average

SKYLINE ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
390 Students
👨‍🏫
13.0:1 Class Size
💰
$11,173 Per Student
B+ Above Average

WILL ROGERS ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
473 Students
👨‍🏫
12.9:1 Class Size
💰
$11,173 Per Student
C+ Average

STILLWATER JHS

📚 08 – 09 High School
👥
936 Students
👨‍🏫
18.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,173 Per Student
C+ Average

STILLWATER HS

📚 10 – 12 High School
👥
1,339 Students
👨‍🏫
19.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,173 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

3 Nearby 2,823 Off-Campus Students
B
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
26,043 students · 3.4 mi
C
Hello Gorgeous Barbers Stillwater's School of Barbering
19 students · 3.9 mi
C+
Meridian Technology Center
896 students · 4.8 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,823 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How landlord-friendly is Stillwater, OK?

Stillwater, OK falls under OK landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Are renters plentiful in Stillwater, OK?

The renter base in Stillwater, OK is reasonable for the $1,470/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What price range are homes in Stillwater, OK?

Typical homes in Stillwater, OK go for around $260K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% steady price movement.

How do experienced investors play Stillwater, OK?

In Stillwater, OK the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $260K prices and $1,470/mo rents suits that approach.

How strong are rents in Stillwater, OK?

Rents in Stillwater, OK run near $1,470/mo. Compared with median home prices of $260K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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