Moving to Altus Air Force Base
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Altus, Oklahoma.
Also known as: Altus AFB
Altus Air Force Base, in southwest Oklahoma, trains aircrews on the C-17 airlifter and KC-46 tanker. Families PCSing here settle in the small town of Altus wrapped around the base, drawn by some of the lowest home prices in the country and a short, simple commute in a rural setting.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-base housing serves families with the usual waitlists. Off-base, nearly everyone lives in the town of Altus, which surrounds the base with a range of modest neighborhoods. Altus is a small, very affordable rural town, so buying with a VA loan is easy for most ranks, though the area is isolated with limited amenities.
Where military families live near Altus Air Force Base
Families PCSing to Altus Air Force Base most often settle in Altus, Altus, Altus. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus (north) | $850-$1,250 | $150k-$230k | 5-15 min | Closest to the base with the shortest commute. |
| Altus (central) | $800-$1,200 | $130k-$210k | 10-15 min | Most inventory and amenities in town. |
| Altus (outskirts) | $850-$1,250 | $160k-$240k | 15-25 min | Rural properties with larger lots around the town. |
2026 BAH near Altus Air Force Base
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Altus Air Force Base is set by the OK235 (Altus AFB, OK) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $1,254 | $1,032 |
| E-7 | $1,662 | $1,248 |
| O-3 | $1,833 | $1,449 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Altus Air Force Base
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus High School | High | Altus Public Schools | Altus |
| Altus Junior High | Middle | Altus Public Schools | Altus |
| Altus Intermediate | Elementary | Altus Public Schools | Altus |
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What should families know before PCSing to Altus AFB?
It is small, rural, and very affordable. Altus is a small town in southwest Oklahoma with limited amenities, so plan for long drives to bigger cities (Lawton and Wichita Falls are the nearest, about 90 minutes). The upside is some of the lowest home prices in the country, making buying with a VA loan easy.
Where do most families live near Altus AFB?
Almost everyone lives in the town of Altus, which wraps around the base. Neighborhoods on the north side sit closest to the gate, while central Altus has the most amenities. Prices are very low throughout, so buying is common, and commutes stay short given the compact town.
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