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Edmond, OK

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An award-winning suburb of Oklahoma City

Suburban Artistic Peaceful Scenic Upscale

Situated along historic Route 66 in Central Oklahoma, Edmond has been recognized as one of the best places to live by numerous online publications. Combining the comfort of a small town with all the amenities of a bigger city, Edmond offers something for everyone.

Independent shops and eateries abound in Edmond’s historic downtown area on Broadway and Main, while national retailers and chain restaurants can be found in a number of suburban shopping centers strewn throughout the city. Edmond makes an effort to promote public art, and hosts the long-standing Downtown Edmond Arts Festival every year.

The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, providing residents with an array of cultural and educational opportunities. Regarded for its many scenic parks, Edmond offers plenty of lush green space for outdoor recreation. Edmond also houses the sprawling Arcadia Lake, which is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and camping.

Edmond is within minutes of top area attractions like Frontier City Theme Park, Oklahoma City Zoo, and National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The heart of Oklahoma City is just a short drive down I-35 or U.S. 77 from Edmond as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Edmond, OK is $828 for a studio, $1,027 for one bedroom, $1,207 for two bedrooms, and $1,525 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edmond has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,027/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$2,149/month
1,743 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,757/month
1,420 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Edmond, OK is 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Edmond is 19.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $828 - $1,525. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 8.2% less for utilities, and 7.7% less for transportation.

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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Deer Creek Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6

586 Students

10
out of 10

Chisholm Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

864 Students

9
out of 10

Cross Timbers Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

846 Students

9
out of 10

Oakdale Public School

Public

Grades PK-8

720 Students

9
out of 10

Russell Dougherty Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

9
out of 10

Deer Creek Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6

586 Students

10
out of 10

Deer Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,179 Students

9
out of 10

Oakdale Public School

Public

Grades PK-8

720 Students

9
out of 10

Heartland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,071 Students

6
out of 10

Summit Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

940 Students

6
out of 10

Santa Fe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,796 Students

10
out of 10

Deer Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,036 Students

10
out of 10

North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,555 Students

9
out of 10

Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,605 Students

8
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.