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Retirement community in Edmond, Oklahoma

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Edmond, Oklahoma Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Edmond, Oklahoma at a Glance

Median Home Price
$345,100
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.
Avg January Low
30.3°F
Cost of Living Index
88.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
46 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Edmond, Oklahoma, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
88.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$96,389High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Edmond's cost of living is 11.200000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$345,100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,318High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
70.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Edmond using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$748

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$840

Median home price used: $345,100

Median rent reference: $1,318 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
24.9 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
24.9 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
42.5 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Edmond scores 24.9 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Oklahoma has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
96.7°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
30.3°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
32.9"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
315 daysMedium confidence

With 315 sunny days a year and an average January low of 30.3°F, Edmond offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
87.9 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
15.9 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
1.3 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
94,503High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
37.3High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
15.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
7.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
78.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
5.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
3.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Edmond

What is the cost of living in Edmond, Oklahoma for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 89, roughly 11% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $345,100.

Does Oklahoma tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Oklahoma residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.

What is the climate like in Edmond, Oklahoma?▾

Edmond, Oklahoma has January average low around 30°F, July average high around 97°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Edmond, Oklahoma?▾

Edmond scores 25/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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