Edmond is a mid-sized city of 94,503 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $96,389
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Edmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edmond 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: 91.0
Edmond's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edmond costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edmond, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$304,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,257
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$96,389
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edmond's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
165.2 /100k
Property Crime
1356.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edmond is served primarily by EDMOND.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edmond, OK
National Avg
School District
EDMOND
—
Elementary Schools
19
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
55.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edmond sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 34.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.5 inches of snow per year.
Edmond's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edmond roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $304,700 and median rent is $1,257/month.
Edmond's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1356.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edmond are operated by EDMOND.
The district has 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 55.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edmond, OK has a population of 94,503, a median household income of $96,389, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Edmond averages 48.9°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.9 inches
with about 2.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edmond, OK is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 73034, 73007, 73003, 73025.
The population of Edmond, Oklahoma is 94,503 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edmond: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $304,700, median household income $96,389, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
