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Market MapOklahomaJohnston

Johnston County

OklahomaPopulation: 10,410
76
/100
Strong Buy
#29 of 1,000 counties
#4 in Oklahoma (77 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$152,748
Median Home Price
35% below national median
$9,070/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
76/100
76
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
91/100

Based on 6.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
83/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+6.7% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
10,410
Median Income
$48,476
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.2x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
WoodwardOK
77$133,590Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CurrentJohnstonOK
76$152,748Est. pending—Strong Buy
ComancheOK
76$150,944$1,0528.37%Strong BuyView
TexasOK
76$162,139Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CusterOK
73$177,101Est. pending—BuyView
KingfisherOK
72$225,453Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyJohnston is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Johnston County in Oklahoma scores 76/100, ranking #29 of 1,000 US counties (top 4%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Johnston with stronger cash flow

  • Comanche County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Johnston

  • Woodward County, lower entry price
  • Comanche County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Johnston vs Comanche for rentals
  • Johnston vs Texas for rentals
  • Johnston vs Woodward for rentals
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