Why Live in Wedgewood
Wedgewood, located 6 miles east of downtown Tulsa, offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. The neighborhood features charming ranch-style homes and cottages, typically with long driveways, multicar garages, and manicured lawns. These midcentury homes range from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, providing open-concept living spaces with three to four bedrooms. Wedgewood's tree-lined streets and close-knit properties encourage neighborly interactions. Darlington Park, a 5-acre pocket park, and Braden Park, with its walking path and water fountain, offer recreational activities such as playgrounds, basketball, and tennis courts. The nearby Tulsa Expo Center hosts numerous events, including the Darryl Starbird Rod and Custom Show and the Tulsa State Fair. Paradise Beach Waterpark provides a refreshing escape during hot days. Local dining options include 100 Grill & Hot Pot, Tally’s Good Food Cafe, and Knotty Pig BBQ Burger and Chili House, while shopping needs are met by Reasor’s, Target, Burlington, and Walmart. Wedgewood is conveniently situated between Yale Ave and Sheridan Road, with Interstate 244 just 3 miles north and Interstate 44 only 2 miles south, facilitating easy commutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wedgewood a good place to live?
Wedgewood is a good place to live. Wedgewood is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Wedgewood is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Wedgewood has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.9 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $80,747 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 30.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Wedgewood are home owners, with 32.6% of residents renting and 67.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wedgewood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wedgewood neighborhood guide.
Is Wedgewood, OK a safe neighborhood?
Wedgewood, OK is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wedgewood?
The median home price in Wedgewood is $615,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $123,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,190 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $137K a year to afford the median home price in Wedgewood. The average household income in Wedgewood is $81K.
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Home Trends in Wedgewood, OK
On average, homes in Wedgewood, Tulsa sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wedgewood, Tulsa over the last 12 months is $615,000, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$615,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$549,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$615,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
66%