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Poteau, Oklahoma real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Poteau, OK (Le Flore County) — Census median home value $142,400, county listing prices down about 1.5% over the past year.
Poteau, OK is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,903, with a median household income of $49,789. Census data puts Poteau's median home value at $142,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Le Flore County's current median listing price runs $249,725, down about 1.5% over the past year.
At a glance
Poteau market snapshot
Population
8,903
Median Household Income
$49,789
Median Home Value (city)
$142,400
Median Listing Price (Le Flore County)
$249,725
Median Gross Rent
$818/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poteau's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $142,400. Separately, Le Flore County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $249,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Le Flore County's FHFA house price index shows a -2.44% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Poteau has an estimated population of 8,903 and a median household income of $49,789, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Poteau's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% 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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What are home values like in Poteau, OK?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Poteau's median home value at $142,400. Le Flore County's current median listing price runs $249,725, down about 1.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Poteau, OK?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poteau's population at approximately 8,903.
What's the median rent in Poteau, OK?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Poteau at approximately $818 per month.
What is the median household income in Poteau, OK?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Poteau at approximately $49,789.
Is the Poteau housing market growing?
Le Flore County's FHFA house price index shows a -2.44% annual change in 2025.
Is Poteau, OK affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Poteau's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% 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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