At a Glance
Median Income
$45,709
$28,213 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
Zillow: $186,070
Median Rent
$938/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
685/100K
4,704/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ardmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ardmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ardmore a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ardmore residents earn a median household income of $45,709 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,213. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ardmore is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,070. Median rent is $938/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Ardmore reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,704/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Ardmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ardmore has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,807
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,709
Per Capita$28,213
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$938
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$186,070
Housing Units851
Rent Burden14.0%
Crime
F
Violent685/100K
Property4,704/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation746 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Ardmore was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.