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About
Life in Edmond
If you're considering a move to the Oklahoma City suburbs, Edmond offers a genuinely livable blend of affordability and stability that keeps people here long-term. With a median home price around $351,000 and median household income over $102,000, you're looking at a community where homeownership is actually achievable—and over two-thirds of households own their homes rather than rent. The job market is steady thanks to the University of Central Oklahoma as a major employer, plus a solid base in wholesale trade, light manufacturing, IT, and professional services, with an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.0%.
Edmond at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
6.0%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+6.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Edmond: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Edmond, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.4%), and 2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.1%
of households
Married Couples
58.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Edmond
In Edmond, rent runs 33% above the OK average, and home values are 76% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,261
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $354,038 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Edmond and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Edmond is 0.4 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Edmond Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Oklahoma City, OK metro area
Commute23.3 min avg
How Edmond residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Edmond, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Edmond runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,118.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Edmond Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 51 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oklahoma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oklahoma County, which includes Edmond, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 51 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | Hail | $8.1M |
| 2024 | 43 | Heat | $56.1M |
| 2023 | 55 | Hail | $2.5M |
| 2022 | 37 | Drought | $108,000 |
| 2021 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,000 |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | $246,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oklahoma County, which includes Edmond, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
176
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Edmond has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.9"
Annual Snowfall
2.5"
Hot Days/Year
69
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
66
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 25°F | 1.43" |
| Feb | 54°F | 28°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 63°F | 37°F | 2.72" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 3.57" |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 5.07" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 5.28" |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 3.04" |
| Aug | 93°F | 69°F | 3.90" |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.56" |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 2.48" |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 1.90" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Edmond
Edmond has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Integris Health Edmond Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Summit Medical Center, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mcbride Orthopedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Oklahoma City
Onecore Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Oklahoma City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Edmond
Edmond's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
24
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Edmond
University of Central Oklahoma
Public · 4-year · 10,170 students · in-state tuition $9,043 · 44% graduate · median earnings $51,263 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,885 students · in-state tuition $28,200 · 58% graduate · median earnings $55,959 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,514 students · in-state tuition $35,648 · 70% graduate · median earnings $62,267 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,214 students · 94% graduate · median earnings $66,905 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Edmond
Edmond has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
15 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Edmond
Edmond Library
10 S Boulevard, Edmond
Cities Near Edmond
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Edmond?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Edmond FAQ
Is Edmond, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Edmond's median rent is $1,344/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $103,183/year. Median home value is $351,400.
Is Edmond, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Edmond's violent crime rate was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1118 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Edmond, Oklahoma?⌄
Edmond has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Edmond, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Edmond is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,344/month and median household income is $103,183/year. The median home value is $351,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Edmond, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Edmond is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from