At a Glance
Median Income
$52,954
$31,358 per capita
Home Value
$158,800
Zillow: $150,708
Median Rent
$959/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
826/100K
4,213/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
320 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
3.1 / 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 $52,954 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,358. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,742 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ardmore is $158,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,708. Median rent is $959/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ardmore reports 826 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,213/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Ardmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ardmore has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population24,757
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,954
Per Capita$31,358
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$3,825M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,800
Rent$959
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$150,708
Housing Units11,306
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent826/100K
Property4,213/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault640/100K
Burglary785/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation881 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ardmore was founded in 1887.
The median home in Ardmore was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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