Income needed to buy a home
Delaware County, OK
$93,758
a year in household income to buy the typical Delaware County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$290,474
Down payment (10%)$29,047
Loan$261,427
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,810/mo
Property tax (0.51% a year)$123/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$145/mo
Mortgage insurance$109/mo
Total monthly cost$2,188/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Far off
The typical household here earns $56,676 a year, 60% of what it takes.
In Oklahoma
Delaware County ranks #74 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.