Published December 8, 2025

2025 Year in Review: What OKC‑Area Housing Trends Mean for You

Written by Nick Pawlak

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As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a great time to look back at how the Oklahoma City metro real estate market — especially Oklahoma County — has changed. Whether you bought, sold, or are thinking about making a move, understanding these trends can help you make smarter decisions in the future.

📊 Key Market Stats: Supply, Price, and Days on Market

Supply: Oklahoma County currently has about 3.44 months of housing inventory, down 6% from last month but up 7% year-over-year.
Median Sold Price: Homes sold for around $267,495, a 2% increase from last month.
Days on Market: Homes are spending a median of 28 days on the market, slightly longer than last month.

Other reports show the market is balanced: active single-family home listings are slightly higher than last year, but the number of homes buyers are purchasing has slowed a bit. Median home sale prices in Oklahoma City hovered near $271,000 in October 2025, nearly flat from the previous year.

The median price per square foot has stayed steady, showing that price gains reflect stable demand for typical single-family homes rather than just larger or higher-end properties.

✅ What This Meant for Sellers, Buyers, and Investors

Sellers — Favorable, if You Price Smart

Sellers saw good value in 2025 thanks to limited inventory and stable-to-rising prices. Many homeowners gained equity, especially those who bought at lower prices in previous years.

Pricing realistically was key. Overpricing could delay a sale, especially as median days on market ticked up.
While homes sold well, most sellers didn’t face the extreme bidding wars seen in peak years like 2021–2022.

Buyers — Still Opportunities, But Act Quickly

For buyers, the market required strategy and preparation:

Inventory was limited but not extremely tight, giving buyers choices.
Quick action and reasonable offers often won the day, rather than aggressive bidding wars.
Stable price-per-square-foot values meant buyers could find fairly priced homes without overpaying for extra space.

Investors & Long-Term Owners — Build Equity or Spot Deals

Investors and current homeowners had opportunities:

Long-term owners continued building equity.
Investors could find deals in areas where demand slowed slightly, though stable neighborhoods remained a solid bet.

🔎 How 2025 Compared to Previous Years

2025 was different from the hyper-heated seller’s market of 2021–2022:

Inventory is slightly higher than last year, giving buyers more breathing room.
Homes are selling quickly but not as frenetically — median days on market increased slightly.
Price appreciation continues but at a more predictable, steady pace.

For most buyers and sellers, 2025 was a “steady and strategic” year — healthy for both sides of the market.

🛠️ 2026 Housing Outlook — What You Can Expect

Data-driven forecasts suggest 2026 will be a stabilizing year for the housing market:

Nationally: Realtor.com projects home prices to rise about 2.2%, while mortgage rates may settle around 6.3%, keeping many buyers within the 30% income affordability threshold.
Nationally: Zillow predicts a slight uptick in home sales and a 1.2% increase in home values, encouraging more buyers to enter the market.

For Oklahoma City — including Oklahoma County and neighborhoods like Edmond, NW OKC, and Moore — this suggests stable home values and a more balanced market. Buyers can act without facing extreme competition, while sellers can make moves with confidence.

💡 Tips for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors in 2026

Sellers: Price your home based on actual comps, not inflated listings. Proper pricing is critical for a smooth sale.
Buyers: Have financing ready and act quickly on homes in desirable neighborhoods.
Investors & Long-Term Owners: Track inventory and neighborhood-level trends for opportunities.
Everyone: Location, home condition, and timing matter more than ever. Homes in good school districts or convenient areas tend to sell faster and hold value better.

🧭 Final Thoughts

2025 showed that Oklahoma City’s housing market is finding balance: no longer frenzied, but far from slow. For homeowners, buyers, and investors, this balance creates opportunities — whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, or simply tracking your investment’s growth.

If you’d like to see what these trends mean for your neighborhood or your home’s value, I can provide a personalized analysis to help you navigate the evolving market.