The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) exists to offer resources that stimulate the growth of Edmond's economy by creating and maintaining an optimum environment for both new and existing businesses, offering services that facilitate the growth and expansion of those businesses and generating opportunities to increase the sales tax base of the city of Edmond.
Janet Yowell show at far right with Rotarian of the day Marcus Godsy, has lead this organization for over 20 years and as a result her imprint is on many of Edmond's successes in the growth and expansion we have been seeing during her tenure. Janet brought a great amount of information to the meeting on the 8th to share with the club.
Per Janet, Just a few facts to consider:
Edmond has 99 square miles within its boundaries and 130 square miles within its School District limits.. We have 11 recognized Blue Ribbon Schools, the highest number in Oklahoma!.
Edmond has a public school enrollment of 25,281 students, Francis Tuttle has an enrollment of 28,161 students, UCO 15,393 and OCU 2,259 students.
We have a population of around 95,000 in 36,020 households.. Total Metro area population is 1.42 million
Edmond's unemployment rate is 2.8% and almost 55% of the population has a BS degree or higher. Our Cost of living is 88.2% of the national average. Average price of a new house in Edmond is almost $334,000 and the average sale price of a home is $286,599.00 (Mine certainly won't help that average!)
As Councilman Josh Moore once said, "Edmond has two big problems, Our schools are too good and our crime rate is too low".
Edmond is adding more industry, more retail, more eating places, and more entertainment like Heard on Hurd and Downtown Edmond Events! Aren't you glad you are a part of it!d