At a Glance
Median Income
$85,220
$46,356 per capita
Home Value
$229,300
Zillow: $283,474
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
1,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Broken Arrow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broken Arrow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broken Arrow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broken Arrow residents earn a median household income of $85,220 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,356. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,643 business establishments, including 1,799 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broken Arrow is $229,300 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,474. Median rent is $1,240/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Broken Arrow reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,789/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Broken Arrow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broken Arrow has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population115,919
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,841/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,220
Per Capita$46,356
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$59,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,300
Rent$1,240
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$283,474
Housing Units44,834
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property1,789/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary265/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,466/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Broken Arrow was founded in 1902.
The median home in Broken Arrow was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 1,799 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 85 fatal vehicle crashes.