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Is Broken Arrow a Good Place to Live? Broken Arrow, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Broken Arrow ranks #370 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #50 of 256 mid-size cities and #5 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #8 of 241) and low living costs (89.2, #14 of 256), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Broken Arrow by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Broken Arrow's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow's cost of living index is 89.2, 11% below the US level of 100 and #177 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,320/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $288,709, 29% above the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Broken Arrow | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 89.2#177 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $288,709#348 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,583/mo#402 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $250,400#398 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,320/mo#553 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 18.3%#275 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Broken Arrow housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Broken Arrow is in the Tulsa, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Broken Arrow safe?
Broken Arrow recorded 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 40% below the US rate of 328 and 52% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #353 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #54 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Broken Arrow Police Department. Property crime runs 1,082 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Broken Arrow | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 198#353 of 1,085 | 408 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 1,082#254 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Broken Arrow?
The median household in Broken Arrow earns $86,765, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Broken Arrow | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $86,765#510 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 8.8%#397 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | +1.8%#117 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Broken Arrow?
The median resident of Broken Arrow is 37.1 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 35.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #588 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Broken Arrow | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 37.1 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 35.7%#588 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 72% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Broken Arrow's schools and health?
Broken Arrow's 33 public schools graduate 87.9% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 18.3 students per teacher and $9,218 spent per pupil. 33.7% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Broken Arrow | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 87.9%#559 of 1,063 | 80% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 18.3#859 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $9,218#1176 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 33.7%#673 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 16.9%#618 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 9.1%#536 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 24,237 students are enrolled in Broken Arrow's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Broken Arrow?
The average commute in Broken Arrow is 21.9 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0% of workers take transit and 11.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Broken Arrow scores 8.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.4°F and winters 41.1°F, with 42.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Broken Arrow | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 21.9 min#492 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 3.7%#328 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 79.1% | 76.8% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 8.3#982 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.7 | 28.1 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 54.7 | 31.9 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 64 | 40.8 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 73.1 | 49.6 | 4.5 |
| May | 80.2 | 59.6 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 89 | 68.7 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 94 | 72.5 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 93.5 | 70.7 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 62.9 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 74.2 | 50.6 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 62.1 | 39.2 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 51.7 | 30.8 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tulsa Richard L Jones Jr Airport.
| Measure | Broken Arrow | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 61.5°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 81.4°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 41.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 42.1 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tulsa Richard L Jones Jr Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Broken Arrow?
Tulsa County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 51% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tulsa County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Broken Arrow | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 50#854 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.14%#618 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tulsa County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tulsa County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0034% | 83% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0057% | 79% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.1% | 70% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0051% | 70% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0026% | 48% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0069% | 44% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Broken Arrow compare with similar-size cities?
Broken Arrow is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #50 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 118,180.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #370 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 | 21.9 min |
| North Charleston, SCPop. 119,913 | #978 | 50.4 | $62,956 | $1,430/mo | 668 | 24.5 min |
| Billings, MTPop. 119,434 | #825 | 52.8 | $73,712 | $1,138/mo | 763 | 16.5 min |
| Richardson, TXPop. 118,731 | #271 | 62.7 | $98,111 | $1,857/mo | 138 | 23.6 min |
| Lowell, MAPop. 118,368 | #610 | 56.5 | $78,658 | $1,625/mo | 505 | 27.9 min |
| Clearwater, FLPop. 117,247 | #629 | 56.2 | $66,381 | $1,658/mo | 254 | 22.7 min |
| West Jordan, UTPop. 116,692 | #454 | 58.8 | $108,153 | $1,757/mo | 313 | 24.1 min |
| Antioch, CAPop. 116,477 | #1226 | 43.8 | $97,465 | $2,278/mo | 762 | 42 min |
| High Point, NCPop. 116,245 | #796 | 53.3 | $64,561 | $1,116/mo | 521 | 20.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Broken Arrow compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Broken Arrow ranks #5 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 60.5 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 31% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 52% below the statewide rate. Homes are 29% above the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Broken Arrow's score calculated?
Broken Arrow scores 60.5 out of 100, #370 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Broken Arrow. Similar-size median 52.9.
63.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Broken Arrow's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
86.5 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Broken Arrow. Similar-size median 53.8.
56.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Broken Arrow's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
44.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Broken Arrow's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
77.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Broken Arrow. Similar-size median 51.2.
61.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Broken Arrow. Similar-size median 42.1.
62.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Broken Arrow. Similar-size median 50.1.
45.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Broken Arrow's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
38.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
47.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Broken Arrow's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Broken Arrow has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Broken Arrow
Is Broken Arrow, OK a good place to live?
Broken Arrow ranks #370 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #50 of 256 mid-size cities and #5 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #8 of 241) and low living costs (89.2, #14 of 256), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow's cost of living index is 89.2, 11% below the US level of 100 and #177 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,320/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $288,709, 29% above the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow recorded 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 40% below the US rate of 328 and 52% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #353 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #54 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Broken Arrow Police Department. Property crime runs 1,082 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Broken Arrow?
The median household in Broken Arrow earns $86,765, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Broken Arrow?
Median rent in Broken Arrow is $1,320/mo (Census), #553 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,583/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Broken Arrow?
The typical home value in Broken Arrow is $288,709, up 2.2% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $250,400.
How are the public schools in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow's 33 public schools graduate 87.9% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 18.3 students per teacher and $9,218 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Broken Arrow?
The average commute is 21.9 minutes, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 3.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow averages 61.5°F over the year, 81.4°F in summer and 41.1°F in winter, with 42.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Broken Arrow walkable?
Broken Arrow scores 8.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Broken Arrow at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tulsa County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Broken Arrow?
Tulsa County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 51% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow has 118,180 residents. The median resident of Broken Arrow is 37.1 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 35.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #588 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Broken Arrow compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Broken Arrow ranks #5 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 60.5 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 31% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 52% below the statewide rate. Homes are 29% above the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Broken Arrow?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Broken Arrow's population of 118,180 are North Charleston, SC (#978 overall), Billings, MT (#825 overall), Richardson, TX (#271 overall), Lowell, MA (#610 overall), and Clearwater, FL (#629 overall). Broken Arrow is #370.