Real Estate Investing in Stonewall, Oklahoma (74871)

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Pontotoc County • Population: 2,174 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 74871 (Stonewall, OK)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

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

📈 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 13.5% 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $214,979
Avg Monthly Rent $846
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $67,368
% Renters 16.2%

Market Analysis: 74871 Stonewall

This part of Pontotoc County is not an easy win. The 74871 ZIP registers softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Rent of $846/mo on a $215K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 74871 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Regionally, 74871 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, 74871 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 Stonewall's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 74871. 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 Stonewall:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 66/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $846/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
Ada, OK Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
5.2%
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 Ada, OK metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$230K$199K$168K$138K$107K$77KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 74871 Compare?

Metric 74871 Stonewall Ada, OK Oklahoma
Home Value $214,979 $214,979 N/A $214,563
5-Year CAGR 4.8% 4.8% N/A 6.9%
Avg Rent $846 $846 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.1% 3.1% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.1%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.8%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ada, OK metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $214,979
Monthly Rent $846
Price-to-Rent 21.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.7%
Cap Rate 3.1%
5-Year IRR 7.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.1%). 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
13.5%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 74871

Population: 2,174

💰 Median Household Income
$67,368
This area
$67,368
State
$58,994
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
16.2%
This area
16.2%
State
25.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.8%
This area
1.8%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
29.3%
This area
29.3%
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
13.5%
This area
13.5%
State
20.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 69.9%
Other/Mixed 29.1%
Black/African American 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
23.3%
This area
23.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.5%
This area
22.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.9%
This area
6.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 74871

B Avg School Grade
3 Schools
12.6:1 Avg Class Size
$13,802 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

STONEWALL HS

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
121 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,802 Per Student
B Good

MCLISH MS

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
124 Students
👨‍🏫
13.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,802 Per Student
B Good

STONEWALL ES

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
198 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,802 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

2 Nearby 341 Off-Campus Students
B
Pontotoc Technology Center
341 students · 12.7 mi
C+
East Central University
3,200 students · 13.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How tight is the rental market in Stonewall, OK?

Vacancy risk in Stonewall, OK is elevated. That supports reliable cash flow for typical rental holds.

What is the investability score for Stonewall, OK?

Yes - Stonewall, OK a 3.0/5 investability score. With $215K home prices against $846/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How much does a house cost in Stonewall, OK?

Homes in Stonewall, OK typically sell near $215K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

Is Stonewall, OK a good market for FHA house hackers?

Stonewall, OK offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $846/mo rent level.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Stonewall, OK?

Tenant demand in Stonewall, OK is solid. The local workforce $846/mo rents across most rental classes.

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