Market report · OK

Tulsa, OK

Balanced's market

Cash-flow-friendly fundamentals: 6.8% gross rent yield and 59% of sales closing below list make Tulsa a steady BRRRR and rental market.

DATA · Zillow Research (via scrape.do) · AS OF APRIL 2026

$220k
Typical home value
↑11.2%
+2.8%
YoY change
$1,250
Median rent
↑10.7%
6.81%
Gross yield
24
Median DOM
76/100
MDR score
Detail Value Detail Value
Median list price $256,333 Median sale price $219,000
Sale-to-list ratio 0.984 % sold below list +59.5%
Active inventory 1,637 New listings 513
Trends · 36-month series

How Tulsa has moved.

Typical home value $198k → $220k · ↑11.2% (36mo)
$198k $205k $213k $220k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median rent (ZORI) $1k → $1k · ↑10.7% (36mo)
$1k $1k $1k $1k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median days on market 39d → 24d · ↓38.2% (36mo)
24d 29d 34d 39d Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26
Sale-to-list ratio 0.983 → 0.984 · ↑0.1% (36mo)
0.982 0.983 0.984 0.984 Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26

Tulsa sits at a median home value of $220,279 as of the latest Zillow read, essentially flat year-over-year, which historically is the most workable environment for disciplined wholesalers.

The sale-to-list ratio of 0.984 signals a balanced market — neither bid wars nor fire sales dominate. 59.5% of closings land below list, leaving room to negotiate on the right deal but no broad discount across the board.

Rents tell a stronger story. The Zillow Observed Rent Index for Tulsa is $1,250/mo against a $220k median — that’s a 6.81% gross annual rent yield, well above the national 4-5% baseline. BRRRR and long-term rental strategies have real cushion here.

Median days-on-market is running around 24 days against 1,636.667 active listings — that’s a fast-moving market. Speed is the moat; pre-arranged proof of funds and a tight buyers list are the difference between getting under contract and getting outbid.

MDR’s composite investor score for Tulsa is 76/100 based on rent yield, sale-to-list discount, motivated-seller proxies, and DOM. That puts it in our top tier — actively recommended for new capital deployment this cycle.

Advertisement
Ad slot: city_mid
FAQ

Tulsa for investors.

Is Tulsa a good market for real estate investors in 2026?

Metro Deal Report's composite investor score for Tulsa is 76/100, based on rent yield, sale-to-list ratio, motivated-seller proxies, and days on market. That puts Tulsa in our top tier — actively recommended for new capital deployment this cycle.

What is the median home price in Tulsa?

The typical home value in Tulsa as of the most recent Zillow read is $220,279. Median list price is $256,333 and median sale price is $219,000. Year-over-year change: +2.8%.

What can a landlord expect to rent a property for in Tulsa?

Zillow's Observed Rent Index for Tulsa is $1,250/mo. Against the typical home value of $220k, that produces a gross annual rent yield of 6.81% — above the national 4-5% baseline, supportive of BRRRR and long-term rental strategies.

Is Tulsa a buyer's or seller's market?

Tulsa's current sale-to-list ratio is 0.984 with 59.5% of homes closing below list. That's a balanced market — neither side dominates. Median days on market: 24 days. Active inventory: 1,637 listings.

Which investment strategy works best in Tulsa?

Tulsa's data favors BRRRR and long-term rentals — strong gross yield with stable to appreciating prices. See the per-strategy breakdowns at /wholesaling/tulsa, /brrrr/tulsa, and /flipping/tulsa.

The newsletter

The Weekly Deal Memo

One market memo, one off-market playbook, one tool review. Every Friday. Free.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.