Market Intelligence Report — OK-140

Tulsa, OK

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

Ref. No: 2026-OK-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$330K
+1.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.41
-4.0% YoY

Active Inventory

3,462
+3.9% YoY

Median DOM

60 Days
+6.3% YoY

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The Tulsa metropolitan housing market is exhibiting cooling trends, with a pending ratio of 0.41 indicating that demand is not keeping pace with available supply. Median listing prices show a slight month-over-month contraction of 1.6%, alongside a year-over-year increase in active listings by 3.9%.

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

3.9%+0.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

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

Population & Migration

1.07M+0.8% 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

253-31.4% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Sep 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 Tulsa market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 3.9% year-over-year, while new listings experienced a 7.6% year-over-year decline. The median listing price registered a modest 1.8% year-over-year increase, yet experienced a 1.6% month-over-month decrease. The pending ratio has declined by 4.0% year-over-year, alongside a 6.3% year-over-year increase in median days on market, suggesting a deceleration in market velocity.

Max Heckenkemper
Max Heckenkemper
Keller Williams Realty

“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Tulsa shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$330K-1.6% MoM

Active Inventory

3,462+3.9% YoY

Days on Market

60+6.3% YoY

Sold Score™

54-4.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

54
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

Negotiating leverage is shifting as the market pace slows, evidenced by a rising median days on market. The observed pending ratio of 0.41 implies that inventory pressure is easing, allowing for more deliberation in transactions. Price discipline may be tested as the share of price reductions has increased by 3.0% year-over-year.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 3.8% year-over-year, while the median listing price rose by 1.8% year-over-year, indicating a slight widening in the average-versus-median spread that could suggest some divergence in price appreciation dynamics across different tiers, potentially with stronger performance in higher price points. Median $/sqft is up 2.6% year-over-year.

Supply Dynamics

3,462 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,188 per month.

Pricing Pressure
25.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.41

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Tulsa, OK? Homes here are taking 4 days longer to sell than last year.

Tulsa, OK is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
41%
Median Days on Market
60 days
Inventory YoY
+4%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Tulsa, OK
CBSA Code
46140
State
OK

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Tulsa metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.41 with median days on market at 60.

  • Are home prices dropping in Tulsa?+

    Median listing price is $330K, +1.8% year over year. 25.3% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Tulsa?+

    The typical listing sits 60 days on market, a +6.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 1,188 per month.

  • What's happening in the Tulsa luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 3.8% year-over-year, while the median listing price rose by 1.8% year-over-year, indicating a slight widening in the average-versus-median spread that could suggest some divergence in price appreciation dynamics across different tiers, potentially with stronger performance in higher price points. Median $/sqft is up 2.6% year-over-year.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Tulsa 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 46140 · 36mo history