Real Estate Investing in Chandler, Oklahoma (74834)

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Lincoln County • Population: 7,551 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 74834 (Chandler, OK)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

• 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

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $211,369
Avg Monthly Rent $873
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $58,142
% Renters 21.0%

Market Analysis: 74834 Chandler

This part of Lincoln County is not an easy win. The 74834 ZIP sits at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 74834 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Nearby ZIPs in Chandler have seen price recovery that 74834 has not matched. Lincoln County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Employment concentration in 74834 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

New investors are better served looking at Chandler's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 74834. 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 Chandler:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $873/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
64 days
Average time to sell
Slow
10.0%
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 Oklahoma City, OK metro data
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Property Strategy for 74834

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+9.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$57,662/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $115,324 $970 6.1% +8.6% $57,662
3BR $212,734 $1,300 4.4% +9.5% $70,911
4BR $310,326 $1,480 3.4% +8.3% $77,581

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$227K$194K$162K$130K$97K$65KMar 2006May 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 74834 Compare?

Metric 74834 Chandler Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma
Home Value $211,369 $211,369 N/A $214,563
5-Year CAGR 6.6% 6.6% N/A 6.9%
Avg Rent $873 $873 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.6%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Oklahoma City, OK metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
2/2
64 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $211,369
Monthly Rent $873
Price-to-Rent 20.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.0%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 9.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). 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
7.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.6%
Growing
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 74834

Population: 7,551

💰 Median Household Income
$58,142
This area
$58,142
State
$58,994
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.0%
This area
21.0%
State
25.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.8%
This area
0.8%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.6%
This area
20.6%
State
14.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.4 years
This area
43.4 years
State
30.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.9%
This area
7.9%
State
20.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 79.8%
Other/Mixed 15.0%
Black/African American 4.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
👶 Under 18
23.7%
This area
23.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
18.2%
This area
18.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.5%
This area
11.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 74834

B Avg School Grade
4 Schools
14.5:1 Avg Class Size
$10,799 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

EAST SIDE ES

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
283 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
💰
$10,799 Per Student
B Good

CHANDLER HS

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
350 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
💰
$10,799 Per Student
B Good

PARK ROAD ES

📚 03 – 06 School
👥
318 Students
👨‍🏫
16.0:1 Class Size
💰
$10,799 Per Student
C+ Average

CHANDLER JHS

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
171 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$10,799 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should investors approach Chandler, OK?

In Chandler, OK the solid play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $211K prices and $873/mo rents suits that approach.

How do home values compare in Chandler, OK?

In Chandler, OK the median home value sits at $211K. Against the broader OK market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Where do rents currently stand in Chandler, OK?

Investors in Chandler, OK typically see rents near $873/mo per month against $211K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Chandler, OK?

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

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Chandler, OK?

OK law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Chandler inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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