The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74844 sells for about $86,700, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 74844
The housing market in 74844 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a balanced but slow-moving environment.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs. It is less ideal for those requiring proximity to major employment centers or urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 74844, Hughes County OK
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends over the last year.
Schools serving this area are part of a small rural district with limited extracurricular offerings but stable student-teacher ratios. Performance metrics are generally consistent with regional rural averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creek beds.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture and small-scale retail. There are no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently under construction.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value. There are no special municipal utility districts, though local school district levies constitute the largest portion of the tax bill.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment. Public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to regional fishing and hunting areas. Shopping and dining are limited to small, locally-owned establishments.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory. Most rental units are single-family homes, with minimal presence of institutional investors or short-term rentals.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale service industries. Employment growth is slow and highly dependent on regional commodity prices.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with access to regional highways being the primary transit corridor. No public transit infrastructure exists.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the area.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market sales data and property inspections.
Parcels are subject to county and school district taxes; there are no active MUDs or PIDs in this ZIP code.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional weather risks, though the market remains stable with multiple carriers active.
Net domestic migration is neutral, with a balance between long-term residents and modest interest from retirees.
Oklahoma is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 74844 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Lazer Zone Family Fun Center4.39.2 mi
- Rivermist Casino3.77 mi
- Ada Gaming Center3.86.7 mi
- Cinemark Ada4.57 mi
- Pontotoc County Court House4.18.5 mi
- Wintersmith Park4.78.5 mi
- Ada Dog Park4.59.1 mi
- North Hills Shopping Center4.26.9 mi
- Arlington Shopping Center4.27 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing, boating, and picnic areas.
Small community park with playground and walking paths.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 55.7% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $135,000 (+55.7% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.