Living in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ardmore · Census data 2020–2024
Ardmore has 24,877 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $53,900 (17% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $170,000, the median rent is $1,006/month.
Ardmore at a glance
- Population
- 24,877
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37
- Median household income
- $53,900State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $170,000State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,006/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Ardmore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ardmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ardmore the median home value is $170,000, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,006 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,413 a month in housing costs.
Ardmore median household income
The median household income in Ardmore is $53,900 and the income per person is $31,512. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Ardmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,276
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.46
Ardmore demographics
- Population
- 24,877
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 9,781
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ardmore ›
Education in Ardmore
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Ardmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ardmore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Ardmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | 24,877 | $53,900 | $170,000 | $1,006 |
| Springer | 854 | $58,625 | $183,900 | $946 |
| Lone Grove | 5,125 | $74,265 | $204,900 | $875 |
| Dickson | 1,231 | $81,250 | $201,300 | $1,099 |
| Gene Autry | 224 | $63,125 | $96,700 | $650 |
| Greenville | 155 | $69,688 | $162,500 | — |
| Mannsville | 913 | $50,577 | $96,200 | $938 |
| Dougherty | 249 | $58,000 | $94,100 | $1,045 |
| Davis | 2,814 | $51,875 | $109,700 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in Ardmore, OK?
The median household income in Ardmore is $53,900, 17% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ardmore?
The median home value in Ardmore is $170,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Ardmore?
The median gross rent in Ardmore is $1,006 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Ardmore, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Ardmore?
The median age in Ardmore is 36.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Ardmore?
The average commute to work in Ardmore is 17 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ardmore?
The unemployment rate in Ardmore is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ardmore?
21.3% of adults in Ardmore have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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