Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Tahlequah

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Tahlequah is $835 per month and the median household income is $49,581 annually. With 60% of residents renting, income-based and HUD-assisted housing plays an important role in the local rental market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Tahlequah Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 182 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 6 HUD-assisted properties in Tahlequah mapped for flood risk, none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Tahlequah

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Tahlequah scores a 1 out of 100, rated Car-Dependent, with a Bike Score of 15 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most daily errands will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 12 public schools across 7 districts serve Tahlequah, including 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Renting in Tahlequah

The median household income in Tahlequah is $49,581 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median rent is $835 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based housing in Tahlequah is designed to keep monthly costs below market rate. Lease Lantern tracks 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 284 total units across the city.

• Median household income: $49,581/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $835/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 60% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked: 284 across 6 properties

With 60% of households renting, affordable and income-restricted options play an important role in the local housing market. Qualifying residents in income-based units typically pay rent tied to their household income rather than the market rate.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Tahlequah have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of the 6 carry a high-risk flood designation, indicating low flood exposure across the city's affordable housing inventory.