Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Mcalester

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in McAlester is $915 per month and the median household income is $51,930 per year, with 41% of residents renting their homes. These figures provide useful context when comparing market-rate costs against the income-restricted rents available at assisted properties in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the McAlester Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 381 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in McAlester, none are located in a FEMA-mapped high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around McAlester

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in McAlester has a Walk Score of 37 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 34. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents will likely need a personal vehicle for most daily trips.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 4 districts serve McAlester, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in McAlester, OK

The median household income in McAlester is $51,930 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $915 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in McAlester can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are set based on area income limits rather than market rates, so your actual rent may be well below the citywide median.

• Median household income: $51,930/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $915/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 41% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in McAlester have been mapped for flood zone status. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across the city's affordable housing stock.