Market Intelligence Report — OK-420

Oklahoma City, OK

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-OK-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$314K
-1.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.37
-5.8% YoY

Active Inventory

6,530
+7.8% YoY

Median DOM

55 Days
+10.0% YoY

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The Oklahoma City market is currently characterized by cooling conditions, with a pending ratio of 0.37 indicating absorption rates are decelerating relative to available inventory. Active listings have expanded by 7.8% year-over-year, contributing to a more moderated demand environment.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.3%+1.1 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

1.51M+0.9% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

707+21.3% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Oklahoma City market right now.

Active listings have seen an increase of 7.8% over the past year, reaching 6,530 units, while new listings have contracted by 10.1% year-over-year. The median listing price has experienced a modest year-over-year decline of 1.9%, alongside a month-over-month decrease of 0.8%. The pending ratio has declined by 5.8% compared to the prior year, reflecting a shift in market dynamics towards reduced transactional velocity.

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Real

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$314K-0.8% MoM

Active Inventory

6,530+7.8% YoY

Days on Market

55+10.0% YoY

Sold Score™

49-5.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

49
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The expansion in active listings and the decline in the pending ratio suggest that inventory pressures are easing. This environment necessitates greater price discipline from sellers, as properties are absorbing at a slower pace, with median days on market extending by 10.0% year-over-year. Buyers may find increased opportunity for negotiation.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices in the market have declined by 4.4% year-over-year, outpacing the 1.9% decline in median listing prices. This divergence, coupled with a stable median $/sqft, suggests some softening at higher price points within the market. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

6,530 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 2,316 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.37

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
37%
Median Days on Market
55 days
Inventory YoY
+8%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Oklahoma City, OK
CBSA Code
36420
State
OK

ZIPs in Oklahoma City, OK

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Oklahoma City?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Oklahoma City metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.37 with median days on market at 55.

  • Are home prices dropping in Oklahoma City?+

    Median listing price is $314K, -1.9% year over year. 23.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Oklahoma City?+

    The typical listing sits 55 days on market, a +10.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 2,316 per month.

  • What's happening in the Oklahoma City luxury market?+

    Average listing prices in the market have declined by 4.4% year-over-year, outpacing the 1.9% decline in median listing prices. This divergence, coupled with a stable median $/sqft, suggests some softening at higher price points within the market. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Oklahoma City real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Oklahoma City agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 36420 · 36mo history