Income needed to buy a home
Coal County, OK
$42,515
a year in household income to buy the typical Coal County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$132,981
Down payment (10%)$13,298
Loan$119,683
Principal and interest (7.40%)$829/mo
Property tax (0.42% a year)$47/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$66/mo
Mortgage insurance$50/mo
Total monthly cost$992/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Within reach
The typical household here earns $50,423 a year, 19% more than it takes.
In Oklahoma
Coal County ranks #20 of 77 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Oklahoma
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Tillman County | $57,791 | $18,955 |
| Harmon County | $60,375 | $19,889 |
| Kiowa County | $74,716 | $24,391 |
| Cimarron County | $76,566 | $24,727 |
| Harper County | $75,609 | $24,915 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.