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Ardmore is a small city of 24,784 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,408
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ardmore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ardmore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ardmore city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.9
Ardmore's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ardmore costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ardmore, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$153,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$914
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,408
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Ardmore's violent crime rate is 1141.2 per 100,000 residents
— 200% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1141.2 /100k
Property Crime
3106.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ardmore is served primarily by ARDMORE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ardmore, OK
National Avg
School District
ARDMORE
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ardmore sees average highs of 53.7°F in January
and 95.3°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Ardmore's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ardmore roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $153,300 and median rent is $914/month.
Ardmore's violent crime rate is 1141.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3106.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ardmore are operated by ARDMORE.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ardmore, OK has a population of 24,784, a median household income of $49,408, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ardmore averages 53.7°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ardmore, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73401.
The population of Ardmore, Oklahoma is 24,784 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ardmore: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $153,300, median household income $49,408, crime index 239 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ardmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
