Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Edmond

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Edmond is $1,344 per month, against a median household income of $103,183 per year. About 30% of Edmond residents rent their homes, reflecting a predominantly owner-occupied housing market where income-restricted units can be in high demand.

Safety

According to the Edmond Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Edmond had a violent crime rate of 168 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that methodological differences mean violent crime rates are not directly comparable across cities.

Getting Around Edmond

According to Walk Score, the area around Edmond's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 47 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 52. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically.

• Walk Score: 47 - Car-Dependent
• Bike Score: 52

Most residents will need a car for daily errands. Biking is a more practical option, with a moderate Bike Score suggesting some infrastructure is in place near these properties.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 38 schools across 4 districts serve Edmond, including 24 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings and options vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Edmond, OK

The median household income in Edmond is $103,183 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,344 per month, according to the same source, which reflects the broader market rate renters without assistance can expect to pay.

Affordable and income-based housing in Edmond can significantly reduce that cost. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-based properties are typically calculated as a percentage of a household's income, making them well below market rate for qualifying renters.

• Citywide median rent: $1,344/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $103,183/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 30% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable properties tracked by Lease Lantern: 4 buildings, 403 total units

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 assisted properties in Edmond have been mapped for flood zone data, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for HUD-assisted housing in this city is low based on available flood mapping.