Why Downtown Edmond?
Live
Edmond, Oklahoma, proudly holds the title of the best place to live for a multitude of compelling reasons. The city boasts an amazing police force, known for their dedication and effectiveness in maintaining the lowest crime rate in the state. With clean and secure streets, residents enjoy a peaceful and worry-free environment that truly sets Edmond apart as the best place to call home in Oklahoma.
Work
Edmond is an exceptional place to both work and go to school, offering the best educational institutions in the state, ensuring a top-notch learning experience for students of all ages. The city's professional environment is equally remarkable, known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, where residents enjoy a friendly and supportive community. Also while having the highest household income in the state at 109,191. With its strong family-oriented values, Edmond truly stands out as a remarkable city for both personal and professional growth.
Play
Edmond is a fantastic place for fun with lots of activities, delicious food choices, and a downtown area that's easy to explore on foot. You can grab a meal or enjoy some entertainment in the evening and feel safe walking back home. Plus, there’s 50 restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops in the downtown urban core.
Downtown Edmond is special.
Downtown Edmond is a special place, known for its safety and walkability. With the lowest crime rate in Oklahoma and a peaceful Railroad Quiet Zone, it offers a secure environment for residents and visitors. This pedestrian-friendly hub also boasts top-rated public schools, making it a highly desirable destination for families.
Downtown Edmond is undergoing a remarkable transformation, making it an ideal place to live and invest. With over 450 new Class A multi-family units and three luxury residential 'pocket neighborhoods' featuring more than 85 new homes within walking distance of downtown, there are housing options to suit every lifestyle. The addition of a luxury boutique hotel and a new City Hall building underscores the city's commitment to both hospitality and infrastructure. Furthermore, the recent surge in dining and retail options, with 50 restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops added in the last two years, creates a vibrant and dynamic urban environment. As Downtown Edmond continues to thrive with a staggering $250 million investment planned for the next 36 months, it's no wonder it's recognized as the fastest-growing city in Oklahoma, making it an exciting destination for residents and businesses.
Downtown Edmond promotes major economic impact on the city…
Private Investment in 2022 in Downtown Edmond:
$119,228,000 = $119 million per square mile
Private Investment in 2022 the rest of Edmond:
$154,471,000 = $3.4 million per sq mile
Urban Land Institute 2023 Study
The Downtown Edmond area could add up to 2,500 new residential units in the next decade.
Detached single-family 3 bedroom+ represents more than 75% of Edmond’s homes. However, nearly 60% of Edmond households are composed of only one or two people. Thus Edmond has a mismatch of housing types that can be solved in downtown.
Edmond’s historic core is uniquely positioned to provide additional housing stock at a wide range of prices and rents, including those attainable to those essential workers who serve all of Edmond’s citizens.