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Broken Arrow, OK Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Madeline Cooper

How are the schools in Broken Arrow?

Crime rate is something to consider -Broken Arrow sits at 124.9 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Household incomes average around $85,220 in Broken Arrow. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tec...

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Isabella Turner

Things that make Broken Arrow unique

Hello, It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Household incomes average around $85,220 in Broken Arrow. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned?

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Mary N.

What's it really like living in Broken Arrow?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 8 years and Homes are going for about $229,300 on average. With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Pu...

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Madeline

Things Broken Arrow needs to improve

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,240/month for a decent place. With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to cons...

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Everett

Best apartments in Broken Arrow under ?

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just sur...

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Landon Long

Is public transit usable in Broken Arrow?

Hey, I work in logistics and With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are...

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Mia C.

Day-to-day life in Broken Arrow, OK

I'm originally from Kansas City and Homes are going for about $229,300 on average. Rent is about $1,240/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

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Christina M.

What I wish I knew before living in Broken Arrow

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Broken Arrow sits at 124.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. The median home value here is around $229,300, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

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Deborah H.

Is Broken Arrow a good place to retire?

My wife and I are planning to retire in the next few years. We're considering Broken Arrow because of lower cost of living. Weather is moderate — about 63F average. Cost of living looks pretty reasonable. How's the healthcare situation? Any retiree communities?

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Aaron T.

Couple moving to Broken Arrow from out of state

Curious what people think. I work in healthcare and Rent is about $1,240/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $229,300, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a re...

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Angel Wood

Working remotely from Broken Arrow

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. The median home value here is around $229,300, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs?...

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Alexa P.

Moving from Omaha to Broken Arrow next month

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $85,220 in Broken Arrow. Median household income is $85,220, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is defini...

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Weston Gray

Couple moving to Broken Arrow from out of state

Homes are going for about $229,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,240 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest?...

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Olivia K.

Grocery stores in Broken Arrow -recommendations?

Curious what people think. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Christina M.

Moving to Broken Arrow -what should I know?

Hello, We have two kids and With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts?

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Katherine L.

Job market in Broken Arrow for tech?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $85,220, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Broken Arrow sits at 124.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $229,300, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,240 for rent he...

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Weston Gray

Is Broken Arrow good for remote workers?

Hey folks, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for bet...

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sfheart2023

Moving to Broken Arrow for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $229,300 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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Sofia

Things Broken Arrow needs to improve

Hey, Military spouse here. With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Michelle A.

Relocating to Broken Arrow, OK -pros and cons?

Hello, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $1,240 for rent here. The median home value here is around $229,300, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most ...

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indypapa2026

Best and worst neighborhoods in Broken Arrow

Random thought, It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Median household income is $85,220, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Dennis H.

Considering Broken Arrow vs Kansas City -help me decide

First post here. Military spouse here. With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic...

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Waylon Cox

Is Broken Arrow a good place to live?

You can expect to pay around $1,240 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $85,220 in Broken Arrow. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly go...

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Isabella W.

Life in Broken Arrow as a young professional

Hello, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $229,300, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $85,220, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weathe...

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Parker Patel

How much do you pay for rent in Broken Arrow?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Broken Arrow sits at 124.9 per 100K. Median household income is $85,220, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprising...

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Evelyn R.

Is Broken Arrow good for remote workers?

I'm a teacher here and With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good....

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Mateo Martin

Best hidden gems in Broken Arrow

So, Household incomes average around $85,220 in Broken Arrow. You can expect to pay around $1,240 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Broken Arrow sits at 124.9 per 100K. With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manage...

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Matthew Evans

Biggest downsides of living in Broken Arrow?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 116K, Broken Arrow is a mid-size city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather tak...

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