Special Interest
Housing in Pittsburg County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pittsburg County averages $860/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 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pittsburg County FMR Area are $692 for a studio, $837 for 1‑bedroom, $1,004 for 2‑bedroom, $1,336 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,684 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $144 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pittsburg County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pittsburg County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
