Living in Broken Arrow, OK
Broken Arrow is the 236th-largest city in the US, home to about 125,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 10.1% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run well below the national average (89.2 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 124,991+10.1% since 2020
- Median home value
- $250,4002.9 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,320/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $86,765median, per year
- Price level
- 89.2US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 49° / 94°lows 28° / 73°
- Average commute
- 22 min11% work from home
- State income tax
- 4.5%top rate, graduated
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County: Tulsa County, Wagoner County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 755 ft
Metro area: Tulsa, OK
Cost of living in Broken Arrow
The median home in Broken Arrow is worth $250,400 and the median household earns $86,765 a year, so a typical home costs about 2.9 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,320 a month, about 18% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Tulsa, OK metro area at 89.2, with housing at 68.2 and goods at 93.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $66,900 here. Oklahoma taxes wages at a top rate of 4.5%. The average combined state and local sales tax in Oklahoma is 9.06%.
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Broken Arrow weather
Average highs run from 49°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 28°F. It gets 41 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 9 inches of snow. Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 72 times a year. The most comfortable months are April and September to October.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Broken Arrow
People and work
The median resident is 37.1 years old, and 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 72% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 22 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 37.1314th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 72%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,98563.0 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.2%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 8.8%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1994median year
Who moves to Broken Arrow, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Dallas (Dallas County) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Houston (Harris County), Dallas (Dallas County) and Fort Worth (Tarrant County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Tulsa County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: tornado, strong wind, ice storm, inland flooding.
Home prices
+4% in a year
Up 46% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Tulsa, OK area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
50% good days
4 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Tulsa, OK area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Broken Arrow
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Tulsa Community College 13 miles
- Oral Roberts University 9 miles
- University of Tulsa 11 miles
- Rogers State University 20 miles
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Airports near Broken Arrow
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa International Airport TUL | 11 mi | 1,627,181 |
| Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport XNA | 84 mi | 1,123,106 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Broken Arrow
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community College | 13 mi | 12,228 | $15,452 | 34% |
| Oral Roberts University | 9 mi | 3,487 | $29,244 | 55% |
| University of Tulsa | 11 mi | 2,813 | $13,511 | 69% |
| Rogers State University | 20 mi | 2,657 | $18,042 | 30% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Broken Arrow
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before March 31, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around October 26 and the first frost comes around November 4.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Tulsa Intl. Airport, OK, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Broken Arrow.
Wildfire smoke in Broken Arrow
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Broken Arrow on about 158 days a year, including about 33 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Broken Arrow
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 44,384 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Broken Arrow
Downtown Broken Arrow is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow Public Schools | Pre-K to 12 | 19,882 | 26 | 17.6 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Tulsa Public Schools (33,617 students), Union Public Schools (14,950 students), Jenks Public Schools (12,527 students), Bixby Public Schools (8,374 students), Coweta Public Schools (3,668 students), Catoosa Public Schools (1,792 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Broken Arrow's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Broken Arrow's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Greensboro, NC79% matchCompare
- Clarksville, TN79% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Broken Arrow
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Broken Arrow
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 2.9 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 11% below the US average (BEA).
- Data The city is growing fast (+10.1% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Sales tax is high: 9.06% on average with local taxes.
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Cities near Broken Arrow
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 13 mi | 416,209 | $205,300 | 89.2 | Compare |
| Bentonville, AR | 90 mi | 63,057 | $428,500 | 91.4 | Compare |
| Fort Smith, AR | 91 mi | 90,855 | $178,100 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Fayetteville, AR | 91 mi | 106,623 | $349,600 | 91.4 | Compare |
| Springdale, AR | 93 mi | 90,685 | $261,800 | 91.4 | Compare |
| Rogers, AR | 95 mi | 76,956 | $308,200 | 91.4 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Broken Arrow a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, short commutes. Compare Broken Arrow side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Broken Arrow?
The Census Bureau estimates Broken Arrow had 124,991 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 113,552 in April 2020 (+10.1%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Broken Arrow?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $66,900 in the Broken Arrow area. The median household here earns $86,765.
When is the best time to visit Broken Arrow?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, April and September to October are the most comfortable months. July averages 94°F and January 49°F for daytime highs.
What county is Broken Arrow in?
Broken Arrow spans Tulsa County (66%), Wagoner County (34%) by share of the city's land. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Broken Arrow in?
Broken Arrow is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Broken Arrow?
About 755 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Oklahoma have a state income tax?
Yes. Oklahoma has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.5% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Broken Arrow. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Tulsa, OK metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Tulsa Intl. Airport, OK station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.