Median household income: $54,281; value-to-income ratio 2.72. Shawnee ranks 34 by home value and 14 by population among 45 places in our OK dataset.
What does a first-time buyer loan cost on a typical Shawnee home?
| Item | Shawnee |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $147,800 |
| Oklahoma median home value | $185,900 |
| Down payment (3%) | $4,434 |
| Loan amount | $143,366 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $1,339 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $58,000 / $45,000 |
| Pottawatomie County 2026 conforming limit (1 unit) | $832,750 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $858,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Oklahoma's 0.82% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $2,486/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and an estimated 0.5% PMI.
What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Shawnee?
Shawnee is in Pottawatomie County. Conventional 3%-down loans go up to the $832,750 conforming limit (price ≈ $858,000); FHA loans go up to $541,287.
The Shawnee median home value of $147,800 is 20% below the Oklahoma median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Shawnee buyers use?
No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- Fannie Mae Selling Guide
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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