Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Oklahoma. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.
Property tax
Oklahoma’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.85% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $2,975/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.
Income tax
Top marginal rate: 4.75%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.
Sales tax
State base rate: 4.50%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.
Retirement income
Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.
Top cities in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City · pop 712,919 · momentum 66
Tulsa · pop 415,154 · momentum 68
Norman · pop 131,010 · momentum 68
Broken Arrow · pop 122,756 · momentum 71
Edmond · pop 99,040 · momentum 66
Lawton · pop 90,027 · momentum 68
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Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.