$262,642Average Value$152Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A changing neighborhood in central Edmond
Northern Hills is in the heart of Edmond, a growing city just outside of Oklahoma’s capital. Hugging the University of Central Oklahoma, the neighborhood attracts students, investors and families looking for top-rated schools and urban amenities. “Northern Hills is right in the hub of all the revitalization and renovations going on in Edmond,” says Kathy Funk, who grew up in the Oklahoma City area and is now a Broker Associate with Flotilla Real Estate Partners. “It’s a great area for people who like to be in the middle of the action.”
Northern Hills is less than a mile from the beautiful UCO campus.
The festivals in downtown Edmond attract locals of Northern Hills.
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Tax incentives for homes in Northern Hills
A large section of the neighborhood falls within Edmond’s federally designated “opportunity zone,” a program designed to attract investors through tax incentives. “The opportunity zone is a big deciding factor for buying here as opposed to another neighborhood,” Funk says. Buyers looking for a project can find homes in need of renovation dating back to the early 1900s, though 1980s builds are more common. Investors capitalize on the neighborhood’s proximity to campus, renovating duplexes to rent out to students.
“What you pay really depends on the age of the home, how charming it is and how many updates it has,” Funk says. Homes that need the most work can sell around $140,000, while four-bedroom builds or updated properties fetch between $200,000 and $350,000. Newer, custom builds can reach up to $500,000. Architectural styles include Colonial Revival, New Traditional and brick ranch-style homes. Gabled roofs are also common.
Northern Hills has many brick options available to potential home buyers.
At the upper end of the price range, Northern Hills offers a variety of impressive brick houses.
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A mile from downtown Edmond
Northern Hills is about a mile from downtown Edmond, a walkable strip with restaurants, coffee shops, bars and locally owned stores. The popular Edmond Railyard food hall opened in 2020 with eight restaurants and an enormous covered patio. Northern Hills residents also benefit from a wealth of chain restaurants at the Shoppes at Edmond University on 2nd Street. The shopping center has a Walmart and Target, and locals can complete their grocery runs at the Sprouts down the street.
The festivals in downtown Edmond attract locals of Northern Hills.
The Urban Argarian provides residents of Northern Hills fresh groceries.
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Heard on Hurd Street Festival
Residents of Edmond keep busy with farmers markets, arts festivals, motorcycle shows and rodeos. The Heard on Hurd street festival runs monthly during the summer with live music, pop-up shops and food trucks in downtown Edmond.
Northern Hills Residents can enjoy food and music in downtown Edmond.
Heard on Hurd is a festival in downtown Edmond that draws many from Northern Hills.
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Highly rated schools in a university community
Children attend highly rated schools in the Edmond Public Schools district. Younger kids start at Northern Hills Elementary, within walking distance of many homes. Students continue to Sequoyah Middle and Edmond North High School, which U.S. News & World Report ranks the No. 5 school in Oklahoma. Each school in the Northern Hills pipeline earns an A from Niche.
More than 13,000 students attend the University of Central Oklahoma within Northern Hills. The university’s celebrated music program runs the Jazz Lab near downtown Edmond where locals listen and dance to student and guest musicians. The Y-Chapel of Song on campus is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public during the week. Students, faculty and staff designed the chapel themselves with ornate stained-glass window art representing secular and worship songs.
The University of Central Oklahoma campus is within walking distance of Northern Hills.
Edmond North High School is a highly sought after school in the Edmond Public School District.
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Johnson Park has tunnels and slides for children of all ages.
Picnics and play at Johnson Park
The neighborhood’s Johnson Park is a typically quiet spot for kids to play. The park has a playground, music toys and swings, though its most unique feature is a system of concrete tubes for climbing and burrowing. Locals gather for birthdays at the park’s shaded picnic tables.
More expansive parkland with walking trails and sports amenities sits just outside the neighborhood at Fink Park or E.C. Hafer Park. The neighborhood is also next door to the KickingBird golf course.
A 15-mile commute to downtown Oklahoma City
Much of the area is connected through sidewalks, so residents can walk to area amenities such as the park or the elementary school. The University of Central Oklahoma has a landscaped campus with a central lake, where students and community members can enjoy a stroll.
The City of Edmond operates a few bus lines, with the nearest stops surrounding the university. The service is free, though most residents still use a car to get around. The neighborhood is bordered by 2nd Street, which runs through Edmond, and downtown Oklahoma City is a 15-mile drive on U.S. Route 77.
Northern Hills is less than a mile from the beautiful UCO campus.
Northern Hills offers housing close the University of Central Oklahoma.
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Staying prepared in Tornado Alley
According to the CAP Index, Northern Hills has a crime rate of 4, on par with the national average. Oklahoma County, which includes Edmond and Oklahoma City, sees some of the most tornado activity in the state. Edmond operates outdoor warning sirens, with testing completed on the first Saturday of each month.
Northern Hills has many brick options available to potential home buyers.
Northern Hills offers housing close the University of Central Oklahoma.
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Parks in this Area
Shannon Miller Park
Johnson Park
South Fink Park
Gossett Park
Fink Park
Stephenson Park
Transit
Airport
Will Rogers World
41 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northern Hills
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northern Hills, Edmond sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Northern Hills, Edmond over the last 12 months is $262,540, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,176
Median Age
28
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,263
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,873
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
31.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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