I’ve analyzed the Zillow Home Value Index data to identify the fastest-growing towns in Oklahoma from 2016 to 2025. These 25 rural and small-town markets showcase how steady growth and affordability are driving equity across the state.
Oklahoma continues to offer one of the most cost-effective housing markets in the country, and the numbers show that even modest towns are delivering substantial home value appreciation over time.
This report ranks each town by percentage growth and includes a full year-by-year breakdown of home values, along with key financial insights for every community.
25. Lane
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 123.41%
- Home value in 2016: $113,735
- Home value in 2017: $120,187
- Home value in 2018: $124,731
- Home value in 2019: $132,834
- Home value in 2020: $149,219
- Home value in 2021: $179,168
- Home value in 2022: $203,165
- Home value in 2023: $207,660
- Home value in 2024: $229,814
- Home value in 2025: $254,092
Your investment in Lane would have more than doubled, yielding over $140K in equity in just nine years. The steady upward trajectory suggests this market still has room to grow despite already impressive gains. Located in the southeastern region with convenient access to nearby lakes, Lane represents an opportunity for buyers seeking value with proven appreciation potential.
24. Rush Springs
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 124.87%
- Home value in 2016: $64,543
- Home value in 2017: $74,637
- Home value in 2018: $78,879
- Home value in 2019: $80,644
- Home value in 2020: $88,208
- Home value in 2021: $103,692
- Home value in 2022: $120,055
- Home value in 2023: $126,025
- Home value in 2024: $133,516
- Home value in 2025: $145,140
Rush Springs’ low entry point of $64,543 in 2016 made it accessible to budget-conscious investors, rewarding them with a 124.9% return. The consistent year-over-year growth pattern indicates sustainable appreciation rather than a boom-bust cycle. Nestled in rural Grady County known for its annual watermelon festival, this agricultural community shows how modest markets can outperform higher-priced regions for percentage returns.
23. Foster
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 125.58%
- Home value in 2016: $120,229
- Home value in 2017: $121,666
- Home value in 2018: $128,205
- Home value in 2019: $137,497
- Home value in 2020: $146,830
- Home value in 2021: $177,100
- Home value in 2022: $218,593
- Home value in 2023: $236,569
- Home value in 2024: $254,388
- Home value in 2025: $271,209
Foster’s remarkable $150,980 absolute value increase demonstrates the wealth-building power of real estate in overlooked markets. The acceleration after 2020 (gaining nearly $125K in just five years) signals a fundamental shift in market desirability. This small community in Garvin County offers a compelling case study in how rural property can deliver metro-level returns while maintaining the cost advantages that make Oklahoma an attractive investment landscape.
22. Gans
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 126.40%
- Home value in 2016: $79,003
- Home value in 2017: $83,335
- Home value in 2018: $92,378
- Home value in 2019: $99,238
- Home value in 2020: $104,793
- Home value in 2021: $126,033
- Home value in 2022: $148,989
- Home value in 2023: $161,781
- Home value in 2024: $164,126
- Home value in 2025: $178,864
Gans offers a textbook example of how modest rural properties can generate outsized investment returns, turning a $79K property into a $178K asset. The data reveals particularly strong growth during 2020-2022, suggesting pandemic-related migration patterns benefited this market. Situated in eastern Oklahoma near the Arkansas border, Gans exemplifies how smaller communities are increasingly capturing value as buyers seek affordability without sacrificing appreciation potential.
21. Marland
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 126.51%
- Home value in 2016: $94,310
- Home value in 2017: $102,515
- Home value in 2018: $103,552
- Home value in 2019: $107,984
- Home value in 2020: $121,217
- Home value in 2021: $148,168
- Home value in 2022: $182,579
- Home value in 2023: $180,305
- Home value in 2024: $189,993
- Home value in 2025: $213,618
Marland’s property values have experienced exceptional growth, more than doubling from $94K to $213K in nine years. The most dramatic appreciation occurred between 2020-2022, where values surged by over $61K during the pandemic relocation trend. This historic oil town in Noble County demonstrates that Oklahoma’s smaller markets can deliver six-figure equity gains, making them increasingly attractive for investors priced out of larger markets.
20. Sparks
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 126.85%
- Home value in 2016: $87,063
- Home value in 2017: $91,255
- Home value in 2018: $96,686
- Home value in 2019: $106,496
- Home value in 2020: $112,582
- Home value in 2021: $129,981
- Home value in 2022: $163,620
- Home value in 2023: $171,613
- Home value in 2024: $181,121
- Home value in 2025: $197,501
Sparks has transformed from an $87K investment to a nearly $200K asset, delivering impressive returns in this hidden gem market. The 2021-2022 period saw the steepest value increase of $33.6K, indicating a significant market shift as buyers discovered this area. Located in Lincoln County with easy access to Turner Falls, Sparks demonstrates how recreational amenities can drive substantial long-term appreciation in previously undervalued communities.
19. Caney
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 126.91%
- Home value in 2016: $109,756
- Home value in 2017: $119,908
- Home value in 2018: $124,737
- Home value in 2019: $132,884
- Home value in 2020: $137,117
- Home value in 2021: $165,122
- Home value in 2022: $195,475
- Home value in 2023: $201,057
- Home value in 2024: $224,828
- Home value in 2025: $249,051
Caney’s property values surged by $139,295 since 2016, demonstrating exceptional investment performance in southeastern Oklahoma. The impressive 2023-2025 gains ($48K in just two years) suggest momentum is continuing rather than slowing. This small Atoka County community near Lake Atoka offers substantial financial upside for investors, with values approaching the quarter-million mark despite starting from a modest $109K baseline.
18. Lamar
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 127.17%
- Home value in 2016: $80,237
- Home value in 2017: $84,523
- Home value in 2018: $87,708
- Home value in 2019: $90,042
- Home value in 2020: $99,107
- Home value in 2021: $119,853
- Home value in 2022: $156,002
- Home value in 2023: $157,832
- Home value in 2024: $168,063
- Home value in 2025: $182,275
Lamar’s housing market demonstrates exceptional ROI potential, with values more than doubling to $182K from an $80K starting point. The dramatic 30% single-year jump between 2021-2022 showcases periods of accelerated growth despite the overall rural setting. Nestled in Hughes County with convenient access to both McAlester and Ada, Lamar exemplifies how strategically located small towns can deliver outsized financial returns for savvy real estate investors.
17. Wellston
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 127.60%
- Home value in 2016: $48,448
- Home value in 2017: $52,115
- Home value in 2018: $56,877
- Home value in 2019: $61,468
- Home value in 2020: $76,311
- Home value in 2021: $78,411
- Home value in 2022: $97,049
- Home value in 2023: $99,642
- Home value in 2024: $96,050
- Home value in 2025: $110,264
Wellston’s ultra-low $48K entry point in 2016 makes its 127.6% growth particularly impressive for budget-conscious investors seeking maximum leverage. The value doubling demonstrates how affordable Oklahoma markets can deliver percentage returns that rival or exceed higher-priced areas. Positioned just northeast of Oklahoma City along historic Route 66, Wellston offers both accessibility and affordability, with 2024-2025 showing renewed growth momentum after a brief plateau.
16. Atoka
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 128.13%
- Home value in 2016: $77,423
- Home value in 2017: $87,578
- Home value in 2018: $89,444
- Home value in 2019: $91,621
- Home value in 2020: $99,661
- Home value in 2021: $118,835
- Home value in 2022: $136,357
- Home value in 2023: $148,035
- Home value in 2024: $160,347
- Home value in 2025: $176,624
Atoka’s consistent year-over-year appreciation has transformed a $77K investment into a $176K asset without any significant downturns. The steady 7-10% annual growth rate suggests fundamental market strength rather than speculative buying. This southeastern county seat offers an excellent opportunity for long-term wealth building, with its proximity to lakes and recreational areas adding both lifestyle value and investment security in this resilient market.
15. Fort Coffee
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 129.48%
- Home value in 2016: $45,344
- Home value in 2017: $48,213
- Home value in 2018: $50,317
- Home value in 2019: $55,865
- Home value in 2020: $59,769
- Home value in 2021: $74,519
- Home value in 2022: $89,691
- Home value in 2023: $94,418
- Home value in 2024: $95,884
- Home value in 2025: $104,054
Fort Coffee exemplifies how even the most affordable Oklahoma markets can deliver extraordinary percentage returns, more than doubling from $45K to $104K. The most dramatic growth occurred during 2020-2022 as pandemic migration patterns benefited previously overlooked rural markets. Located in LeFlore County along the Arkansas River, Fort Coffee represents an accessible entry point for first-time investors while still delivering compelling long-term appreciation potential.
14. Stringtown
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 131.27%
- Home value in 2016: $96,308
- Home value in 2017: $100,280
- Home value in 2018: $104,558
- Home value in 2019: $113,202
- Home value in 2020: $129,050
- Home value in 2021: $156,152
- Home value in 2022: $171,416
- Home value in 2023: $177,235
- Home value in 2024: $194,966
- Home value in 2025: $222,734
Stringtown has delivered exceptional returns with values more than doubling from $96K to $222K, creating $126K in wealth for property owners. The acceleration since 2019 suggests a structural shift in market demand rather than a temporary trend. This Atoka County town along Highway 69 demonstrates how strategic location can drive sustained value growth, with recent years showing continued momentum rather than the plateau seen in some other markets.
13. Ratliff City
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 131.87%
- Home value in 2016: $59,441
- Home value in 2017: $61,694
- Home value in 2018: $66,379
- Home value in 2019: $69,925
- Home value in 2020: $72,258
- Home value in 2021: $88,883
- Home value in 2022: $107,392
- Home value in 2023: $124,814
- Home value in 2024: $130,281
- Home value in 2025: $137,827
Ratliff City demonstrates the wealth-building power of small-town real estate, with values surging 131.9% to create nearly $80K in equity. The most dramatic growth phase occurred during 2020-2023 when values increased by over $52K in just three years. Located in Carter County with oil industry connections, Ratliff City offers an excellent case study in how energy-adjacent communities can provide both affordability and strong financial upside for property investors.
12. Kinta
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 132.12%
- Home value in 2016: $60,372
- Home value in 2017: $66,422
- Home value in 2018: $71,925
- Home value in 2019: $73,103
- Home value in 2020: $78,722
- Home value in 2021: $98,972
- Home value in 2022: $123,245
- Home value in 2023: $126,735
- Home value in 2024: $131,202
- Home value in 2025: $140,134
Kinta’s property values have soared from $60K to $140K, making it a standout performer for percentage returns in rural Oklahoma. The market experienced its strongest growth surge between 2020-2022, when values jumped by $44K during the pandemic-driven rural relocation trend. Situated in Haskell County with recreational access to Lake Eufaula, Kinta exemplifies how waterfront-adjacent communities can deliver exceptional investment performance while maintaining small-town affordability advantages.
11. Ryan
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 137.09%
- Home value in 2016: $27,515
- Home value in 2017: $29,631
- Home value in 2018: $28,917
- Home value in 2019: $33,684
- Home value in 2020: $37,597
- Home value in 2021: $43,071
- Home value in 2022: $49,401
- Home value in 2023: $57,922
- Home value in 2024: $57,901
- Home value in 2025: $65,236
Ryan offers perhaps the most affordable entry point on this list at just $27K in 2016, delivering a 137% ROI despite its micro-market status. The steady growth trajectory makes it ideal for investors seeking maximum percentage returns with minimal capital requirements. Located in Jefferson County near the Texas border, Ryan demonstrates how even the smallest Oklahoma communities can generate substantial wealth through real estate appreciation while maintaining exceptional affordability.
10. Mannsville
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 137.42%
- Home value in 2016: $62,313
- Home value in 2017: $66,293
- Home value in 2018: $68,012
- Home value in 2019: $76,459
- Home value in 2020: $84,657
- Home value in 2021: $92,142
- Home value in 2022: $116,985
- Home value in 2023: $141,033
- Home value in 2024: $142,244
- Home value in 2025: $147,945
Mannsville’s impressive 137.4% growth has transformed modest $62K properties into nearly $148K assets, creating substantial equity for early investors. The extraordinary 2022-2023 jump of $24K signals especially strong demand during this period. Situated in southern Oklahoma’s Johnston County, Mannsville exemplifies how rural communities with strategic locations between larger markets can capture significant value appreciation while remaining highly accessible to first-time buyers.
9. Panama
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 138.54%
- Home value in 2016: $44,105
- Home value in 2017: $48,752
- Home value in 2018: $50,302
- Home value in 2019: $53,063
- Home value in 2020: $55,824
- Home value in 2021: $65,506
- Home value in 2022: $83,010
- Home value in 2023: $91,619
- Home value in 2024: $92,898
- Home value in 2025: $105,206
Panama’s property market has transformed a modest $44K investment into a $105K asset, delivering exceptional percentage returns for budget-conscious investors. The rapid acceleration between 2020-2022 ($27K in just two years) demonstrates how previously overlooked markets captured significant pandemic-era demand. Located in Le Flore County near Poteau, Panama showcases how affordable entry points in strategic secondary markets can deliver outsized financial returns.
8. Spencer
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 139.10%
- Home value in 2016: $58,029
- Home value in 2017: $61,001
- Home value in 2018: $72,138
- Home value in 2019: $75,251
- Home value in 2020: $83,823
- Home value in 2021: $98,836
- Home value in 2022: $113,917
- Home value in 2023: $126,664
- Home value in 2024: $130,936
- Home value in 2025: $138,750
Spencer’s 139.1% growth has transformed $58K properties into $138K assets, creating substantial wealth through appreciation. The steady upward trajectory without significant plateaus indicates fundamental market strength rather than speculative fluctuations. Located just east of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Spencer combines the financial advantages of a suburban investment with the strong percentage returns typically associated with more rural markets.
7. Chandler
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 139.46%
- Home value in 2016: $79,318
- Home value in 2017: $87,690
- Home value in 2018: $94,756
- Home value in 2019: $107,601
- Home value in 2020: $117,786
- Home value in 2021: $135,277
- Home value in 2022: $160,391
- Home value in 2023: $170,043
- Home value in 2024: $177,918
- Home value in 2025: $189,935
Chandler’s remarkable $110K absolute gain makes it one of the strongest wealth builders on this list, with values approaching $190K. The steady upward momentum shows no signs of stalling, suggesting continued growth potential for new investors. This Lincoln County seat along Route 66 offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and financial performance, with its historic downtown and strategic location between OKC and Tulsa driving sustained appreciation.
6. Muse
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 150.28%
- Home value in 2016: $69,344
- Home value in 2017: $75,975
- Home value in 2018: $77,457
- Home value in 2019: $82,622
- Home value in 2020: $89,135
- Home value in 2021: $114,064
- Home value in 2022: $140,133
- Home value in 2023: $154,604
- Home value in 2024: $162,960
- Home value in 2025: $173,552
Muse has delivered an extraordinary 150.3% appreciation, turning $69K investments into $173K assets and crossing the six-figure threshold for absolute gains. The dramatic acceleration post-2020 (nearly doubling in just five years) signals a fundamental shift in market perception. Located in LeFlore County near the Talimena Scenic Drive, Muse exemplifies how proximity to natural amenities can drive exceptional financial performance in previously undervalued rural markets.
5. Elmore City
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 151.75%
- Home value in 2016: $32,810
- Home value in 2017: $33,824
- Home value in 2018: $35,942
- Home value in 2019: $41,453
- Home value in 2020: $42,992
- Home value in 2021: $54,865
- Home value in 2022: $62,730
- Home value in 2023: $68,751
- Home value in 2024: $81,325
- Home value in 2025: $82,599
Elmore City showcases the exceptional percentage returns possible in ultra-affordable markets, with values climbing 151.8% despite the modest absolute increase. The ultra-low $32K entry point made this market accessible to even the most budget-constrained investors. This Garvin County town, famous as the inspiration for “Footloose,” demonstrates how cultural significance combined with extraordinary affordability can create compelling investment opportunities in Oklahoma’s smallest markets.
4. Bennington
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 153.72%
- Home value in 2016: $112,756
- Home value in 2017: $119,929
- Home value in 2018: $127,178
- Home value in 2019: $138,873
- Home value in 2020: $150,473
- Home value in 2021: $185,227
- Home value in 2022: $226,088
- Home value in 2023: $249,593
- Home value in 2024: $267,512
- Home value in 2025: $286,082
Bennington stands out with both exceptional percentage returns (153.7%) and the largest absolute gain ($173K) on this list, creating substantial wealth for investors. The steady appreciation across all years, without a single period of decline, indicates fundamental market strength and sustained demand. Located in Bryan County near Lake Texoma, Bennington demonstrates how waterfront-adjacent communities can combine lifestyle benefits with exceptional financial performance despite their rural setting.
3. Waurika
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 159.63%
- Home value in 2016: $27,362
- Home value in 2017: $28,975
- Home value in 2018: $30,384
- Home value in 2019: $31,697
- Home value in 2020: $33,421
- Home value in 2021: $41,759
- Home value in 2022: $51,639
- Home value in 2023: $60,876
- Home value in 2024: $66,070
- Home value in 2025: $71,041
Waurika exemplifies how ultra-affordable markets can deliver extraordinary percentage returns, with property values jumping 159.6% despite the modest absolute increase. The consistent acceleration in growth rates suggests strengthening market fundamentals rather than speculation. This Jefferson County seat demonstrates how even the smallest Oklahoma communities with entry points below $30K can generate significant percentage returns that outperform many higher-priced markets nationwide.
2. Turley
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 167.98%
- Home value in 2016: $31,587
- Home value in 2017: $37,962
- Home value in 2018: $38,251
- Home value in 2019: $43,507
- Home value in 2020: $49,901
- Home value in 2021: $62,622
- Home value in 2022: $70,851
- Home value in 2023: $70,776
- Home value in 2024: $74,595
- Home value in 2025: $84,646
Turley’s remarkable 168% appreciation showcases how affordable properties can deliver extraordinary percentage returns for investors with limited capital. The surge from $31K to nearly $85K represents a significant wealth-building opportunity despite the modest absolute increase. This small community just north of Tulsa in Osage County demonstrates how proximity to a major metro area can drive substantial value growth while maintaining the price advantages that make Oklahoma real estate fundamentally attractive.
1. Stroud
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 172.65%
- Home value in 2016: $41,453
- Home value in 2017: $42,304
- Home value in 2018: $49,933
- Home value in 2019: $58,991
- Home value in 2020: $65,067
- Home value in 2021: $76,798
- Home value in 2022: $86,323
- Home value in 2023: $96,974
- Home value in 2024: $100,521
- Home value in 2025: $113,021
Stroud tops the list with an extraordinary 172.7% appreciation, delivering the strongest percentage returns in Oklahoma over this period. The consistent year-over-year growth without plateaus signals robust, sustainable market fundamentals rather than speculative volatility. Located along Interstate 44 between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Stroud’s strategic position combines small-town affordability with exceptional investment performance, making it the quintessential example of Oklahoma’s hidden-gem real estate markets.
