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McAlester, Oklahoma real estate market data.
Real estate market data for McAlester, OK (Pittsburg County) — Census median home value $137,500, county listing prices down about 0.8% over the past year.
McAlester, OK is in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,098, with a median household income of $48,044. Census data puts McAlester's median home value at $137,500.
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McAlester market snapshot
Population
18,098
Median Household Income
$48,044
Median Home Value (city)
$137,500
Median Gross Rent
$906/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.8%
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What makes McAlester different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts McAlester's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $137,500.
County Price Trend
Pittsburg County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.75% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
McAlester has an estimated population of 18,098 and a median household income of $48,044, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
McAlester's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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McAlester FAQ
What are home values like in McAlester, OK?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts McAlester's median home value at $137,500.
What is the population of McAlester, OK?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts McAlester's population at approximately 18,098.
What's the median rent in McAlester, OK?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in McAlester at approximately $906 per month.
What is the median household income in McAlester, OK?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in McAlester at approximately $48,044.
Is the McAlester housing market growing?
Pittsburg County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.75% annual change in 2025.
Is McAlester, OK affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts McAlester's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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