salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,360 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oklahoma cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oklahoma. It is number 75 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jenks?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jenks
| Size | Jenks | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,248 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,438 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,186 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jenks 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 Jenks, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jenks
Life in Jenks
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jenks?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $511 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $327,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jenks, OK?
Renting in Jenks costs a median of about $1,759 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Jenks?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,360 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jenks cheap or expensive?
Jenks is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $119,718. It ranks 75th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jenks?
The median homeowner in Jenks pays $3,316 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Jenks 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 Jenks?
The median home value in Jenks is $327,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
27,102 people live in Jenks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.