Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Tulsa

Affordability in Tulsa, OK

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Tulsa is $1,052 and the median household income is $59,838 annually. Nearly half of Tulsa residents rent their homes -- 48% -- making access to affordable and income-based housing an important resource for a large share of the city.

• HUD-assisted properties in Tulsa: 35 buildings offering 4,174 total units

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Tulsa Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 949 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and definitions.

Getting Around Tulsa

The scores below reflect walkability, transit, and bikeability in the areas around assisted properties in Tulsa, according to Walk Score.

• Walk Score: 72 -- Very Walkable
• Transit Score: 32 -- Some Transit
• Bike Score: 57

Schools

Tulsa is served by 104 public schools across 14 districts, including 67 elementary, 19 middle, and 18 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. 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 Tulsa

The median household income in Tulsa is $59,838 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median rent citywide is $1,052 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), giving households a benchmark for what unassisted rental housing typically costs in this market.

Affordable and income-based housing in Tulsa can significantly reduce that cost burden. Lease Lantern tracks 35 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties across the city, totaling 4,174 units where rents are tied to income limits rather than the open market.

• Median rent (all rentals): $1,052/month -- Census ACS 5-Year
• Median household income: $59,838/year -- Census ACS 5-Year
• Share of households that rent: 48% -- Census ACS 5-Year
• Affordable housing units tracked: 4,174 across 35 properties

Environment and Flood Risk

All 35 affordable housing properties in Tulsa were mapped for flood zone exposure, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone according to HUD-assisted property data.