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Broken Arrow is a mid-sized city of 114,237 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $82,547
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Broken Arrow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Broken Arrow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Broken Arrow 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
Broken Arrow's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Broken Arrow costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Broken Arrow, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$210,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,183
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,547
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Broken Arrow's violent crime rate is 223.1 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
223.1 /100k
Property Crime
1200.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Broken Arrow is served primarily by BROKEN ARROW.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Broken Arrow, OK
National Avg
School District
BROKEN ARROW
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Broken Arrow sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Broken Arrow's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Broken Arrow roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $210,800 and median rent is $1,183/month.
Broken Arrow's violent crime rate is 223.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1200.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Broken Arrow are operated by BROKEN ARROW.
The district has 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Broken Arrow, OK has a population of 114,237, a median household income of $82,547, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Broken Arrow averages 48.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Broken Arrow, OK is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 74012, 74014, 74011.
The population of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is 114,237 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Broken Arrow: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $210,800, median household income $82,547, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broken Arrow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
