Oklahoma City Ranks No. 3 for Overall Housing Affordability

• Among U.S. metros with over 1 million population, Oklahoma City ranked third for the lowest percentage of severely cost burdened middle-income households.
• Urban Land Institute determined overall housing affordability by examining the extent to which middle-income households face substantial housing challenges.
• Middle-income households who earned $35,000 to $75,000 and spent more than 50% of income on housing were considered “severely cost burdened.”

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