What are the schools like in Bixby, OK?

Bixby is served primarily by BIXBY. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What is the median household income in Bixby?

The median household income in Bixby, OK is $93,765 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Bixby, OK?

Bixby has an average high temperature of 48.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.7 inches.

Bixby, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bixby, OK affordable or expensive?

Bixby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bixby is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $278,500 and the median rent is $1,224 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bixby, OK?

Bixby has a violent crime rate of 159.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 697.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bixby, OK a Good Place to Live?

Bixby is a small city of 28,731 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $93,765 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Bixby stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bixby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bixby city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.5

Bixby's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bixby costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bixby, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$278,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,224	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,765	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bixby's violent crime rate is 159.3 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.3 /100k

Property Crime

697.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bixby is served primarily by BIXBY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bixby, OK	National Avg
School District	BIXBY	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bixby sees average highs of 48.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bixby, OK
Average High — January	48.9°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	2.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bixby, OK	National Avg
Population	28,731	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bixby

Bixby, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74008

Bixby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bixby, OK affordable or expensive?

Bixby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bixby roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $278,500 and median rent is $1,224/month.

What is the crime rate in Bixby, OK?

Bixby's violent crime rate is 159.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 697.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bixby?

Public schools in Bixby are operated by BIXBY. The district has 4 elementary, 5 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 45.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bixby, OK a good place to live?

Bixby, OK has a population of 28,731, a median household income of $93,765, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bixby?

Bixby averages 48.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 2.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bixby?

Bixby, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74008.

What is the population of Bixby?

The population of Bixby, Oklahoma is 28,731 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bixby?

Key numbers for living in Bixby: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $278,500, median household income $93,765, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bixby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.