Cost of Living in Edmond, OK

Population 95,618 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Edmond lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $325,000 — 7% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Oklahoma.

Edmond sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Oklahoma City — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 107
Rent 100

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Edmond

The median home value in Edmond is $324,900 — 7% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,313/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,032/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.8% and the combined sales tax is 9.0%. The climate averages highs of 71.8°F and lows of 49.9°F. Overall, Edmond has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$324,900
7% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$349,725
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
0% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,640/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$678
1 BR
$728
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR
$1,439
Owner-occupied 70.8%
Renter-occupied 29.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,313
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,927/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.5 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.6%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
12.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.8%
Total Sales Tax 9.0%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$102,032
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,747
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
24% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.9%
Graduate degree 21.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.7
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 38.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.8°F
Avg Low
49.9°F
Annual Precip
30.5"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463728088949385736150
Low °F 273140495968727163513930
Precip" 1.151.252.033.493.644.362.732.972.722.781.941.48

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
41.1%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
208
PM2.5 days
140
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

94.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18:1
Student-teacher ratio
35
Public schools
33,175
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Edmond, OK?

Edmond has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Edmond, OK?

The median gross rent in Edmond is $1,313 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Edmond?

The median home value in Edmond is $324,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Edmond?

The median household income in Edmond is $102,032 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Edmond, OK?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Edmond is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.

Is Edmond, OK affordable?

Edmond is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Edmond?

Edmond has average high temperatures of 71.8°F and average lows of 49.9°F. Annual precipitation is 30.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Edmond at a Glance

Population
95,618
Median Income
$102,032
Home Value
$324,900
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
71.8°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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