Cost of Living in El Reno

El Reno's cost of living runs genuinely affordable across housing, though this record discloses real cross-source spreads in both home prices and rent honestly.

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Genuinely affordable, though cross-source variable housing

El Reno's average home value ran $185,902 (Zillow), while Redfin's median sold price ran higher at $204,955 and a separate May 2026 median list price ran $247,000 -- a real, disclosed spread worth confirming directly against current listings (base record).

A property tax rate near the Oklahoma statewide median

El Reno's own effective property tax rate ran 0.90%, essentially in line with Oklahoma's statewide median (~0.90%) and below the national median (1.02%), with a median annual tax bill of approximately $1,036 (base record).

A genuinely affordable rent picture

El Reno's average rent ran approximately $1,350/month (July 2026), approximately 31% below the national average -- though a narrower apartment-specific figure ran lower at approximately $920/month (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.