salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.6 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,160 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oklahoma cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Oklahoma. It is number 13 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hugo?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hugo
| Size | Hugo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $368 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $431 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $755 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $823 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $984 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hugo overall?
Everyday prices in Oklahoma overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hugo, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hugo
Life in Hugo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hugo?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $186 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $96,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hugo, OK?
Renting in Hugo costs a median of about $854 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Hugo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,160 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hugo cheap or expensive?
Hugo is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $36,579. It ranks 13th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hugo?
The median homeowner in Hugo pays $406 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.
Is Hugo more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oklahoma are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hugo?
The median home value in Hugo is $96,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,182 people live in Hugo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.