Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Guthrie

Affordability in Guthrie, OK

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Guthrie is $870, set against a median household income of $53,457 per year. About 35% of Guthrie residents rent their homes, and the 162 income-restricted units tracked by Lease Lantern can offer meaningful savings for qualifying households.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Guthrie Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 164 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Guthrie have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Guthrie

The assisted properties in Guthrie score a 6 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 23 out of 100 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit options in the area.

Residents should plan on having personal transportation for most daily trips.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 10 public schools across 2 districts serve Guthrie, including 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Guthrie, OK

The median household income in Guthrie is $53,457 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $870 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based housing in Guthrie is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what households actually earn. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically set as a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI), which means your monthly payment is tied to your income, not the open market rate.

• Citywide median rent: $870/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $53,457/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 35% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

All 4 assisted properties in Guthrie have been mapped for flood zone status, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among these properties is currently low.