June 24, 2025
Edmond ranks among top U.S. cities in 2025-26 Best Places to Live List
Source: Velocity OKC
Edmond ranked No. 22 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Places to Live, placing the city in the top 10% of more than 850 cities reviewed nationwide.
The rankings evaluate cities based on value, job market, quality of life and desirability. U.S. News surveyed thousands of people about what matters most when choosing where to live. Analysts then scored locations using government data and proprietary resources.
Edmond received high marks in the value category, which factors in housing costs and overall affordability. The city also scored well on the job market index, which reflects employment opportunities and income potential for residents.
Edmond is one of several Oklahoma communities to make the top 250. Other cities in the state include:
- Broken Arrow — 12th
- Moore — 42nd
- Enid — 55th
- Oklahoma City — 96th
- Norman — 173rd
U.S. News used data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other agencies.
