A 20-minute drive from Oklahoma City, this affluent bedroom community is the definition of family-friendly. Crime is low, for one thing. Jobs are plentiful.
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And there's lots for parents and kids to do right in town: Residents cite the weeklong "Liberty Fest" Fourth of July festival as an must-go event. Edmond is also home to the University of Central Oklahoma, which in turn is the nation's official home for competitive "sitting volleyball," played by disabled athletes. Go cheer them on! --J.S. Is Edmond a great town, or what?
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