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Is Poteau, OK expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$88250% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$54,476about $4,540/month · 37% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$157,40053% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,280 a year. That is $17 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 15 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Poteau
$882
Collinsville
$1,638
Blanchard
$834
Skiatook
$1,131
Sallisaw
$801
The Village
$1,701
Clinton
$782

How much do households earn in Poteau?

Under $25k
27.5%
$25k–50k
26.9%
$50k–100k
29.5%
$100k–150k
9.5%
$150k+
3.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Poteau

SizePoteauU.S. average
1 bedroom$567$1,324
2 bedrooms$726$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,077$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,383$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Poteau overall?

Everyday prices in Oklahoma overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
74
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Poteau, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Poteau

🏛️ Property tax$1,027a year · 0.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Poteau

Commute to work21.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Poteau?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $210 a month less.

Renting
$882
Owning
$1,092

Owning assumes a typical $157,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Poteau, OK?

Renting in Poteau costs a median of about $882 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.

How much do I need to make to live in Poteau?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,280 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Poteau cheap or expensive?

Poteau is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $54,476. It ranks 15th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Poteau?

The median homeowner in Poteau pays $1,027 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.

Is Poteau 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 Poteau?

The median home value in Poteau is $157,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,959 people live in Poteau. Numbers are typical (middle) values.