City Report · OK

Duncan

Pop. 22,958·37th most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$948/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$984
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Duncan · $948
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $948/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$38,000/yr
Local median income
$58,054/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Duncan's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$770
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$910/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $948 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($58,054) is $1,451 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,280); a 4-bedroom is $1,490.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Duncan. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$11,376/yr
At $948/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Duncan, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,958
Median income
$58,054
Median age
39.9
Renters
32.3%
Age distribution
22.3%
21.2%
24.4%
20.9%
Under 1822.3%
18–3421.2%
35–5424.4%
55–6411.2%
65+20.9%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
77.3%
White77.3%
Black2.4%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian0.7%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
12.5%
39.4%
27.9%
20.2%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma39.4%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
67.7%
32.3%
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Duncan, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,757 → $58,054
up 12.2%
Population
22,664 → 22,958
up 1.3%
Renter share
31.2% → 32.3%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 20.2%
+0.9 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.9
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,757 in 2021 to $58,054 more recently. Census counts show Duncan, OK adding about 294 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net.

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Duncan rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Duncan, OK

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Duncan is $948/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $770/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,280/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($58,054/yr), Duncan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Duncan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (about $18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $948/mo in Duncan. The local median household income is $58,054/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Duncan?

Rent in Duncan has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Duncan rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Duncan is one of the more affordable among Oklahoma cities for rent, ranking #37 of 38 tracked cities at $948/mo.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $948/mo, rent takes ~20% of Duncan's median household income ($58,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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