School District: Edmond Public Schools, consistently ranked among the top in the state

Typical Home Price: Mid $200Ks to $600K+, with new construction pushing higher

Distance to Downtown OKC: About 20 minutes

Known For: Top-rated schools, the University of Central Oklahoma, Mitch Park, Hafer Park, and LibertyFest

Edmond is known first for its schools, but residents stay for everything else. It’s the largest suburb in the OKC metro, but it doesn’t feel like one big place. Neighborhoods range from established, tree-lined streets near downtown Edmond to sprawling new-build communities on the north and east sides, so buyers can find a very different feel depending on which part of the city they land in.

Housing here covers a wide range. Move-up buyers find plenty of well-kept homes in the $200s and $300s in established neighborhoods, while newer subdivisions on the edges of town offer larger floor plans and modern finishes that often start in the $400s and climb well past $600K for custom and estate-style builds.

Edmond Public Schools is the anchor for most buyers here, and the presence of the University of Central Oklahoma adds a college-town energy to downtown Edmond’s restaurants and shops. Mitch Park and Hafer Park offer sports fields, trails, and splash pads, and LibertyFest draws the whole community together every summer. It’s a city built around community life, and it shows.