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Broken Arrow, OK

Cost of Living & Affordability: Broken Arrow, OK

Updated 2026 · Based on median market data for Broken Arrow, OK

Cap Rate
4.22%
Median Price
$255K
Rent/Mo
$1,320
1% Rule
0.52%
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Housing Affordability

Broken Arrow's price-to-income ratio is 3.7x — homes cost 3.7 times the local median household income of $68,200. This is moderately affordable. A healthy portion of the workforce can still aspire to homeownership, but many find renting more practical — creating a solid tenant base of working professionals.

Rent vs Buy Analysis

A typical mortgage payment on a median-priced home in Broken Arrow (20% down at 7%) is approximately $1,696/mo for principal and interest alone — add taxes and insurance and the all-in payment reaches roughly $1,968. The median rent of $1,320/mo is significantly less than buying — this rent-vs-buy gap is one of the strongest indicators of sustainable rental demand. When renting is cheaper than buying, the renter pool stays deep and vacancy stays low.

Income & Employment

The median household income in Broken Arrow is $68,200, with a population of 115,000 growing at 1.2% per year. Broken Arrow is a mid-sized city with enough economic diversity to weather most downturns, though it may be more dependent on a few key employers or industries. Moderate population growth indicates a stable economic foundation.

What This Means for Investors

Broken Arrow is affordable with moderate returns. Focus on volume — the low entry point lets you scale to multiple properties faster than in more expensive markets.

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