Special Interest
Housing in Ellis County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Ellis County averages $815/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oklahoma median of $1,014 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Ellis County FMR Area are $727 for a studio, $881 for 1‑bedroom, $966 for 2‑bedroom, $1,209 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,384 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $151 increase for a 2-bedroom in Ellis County shows a 19% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Ellis County was 2.7% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
