2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Broken Arrow

Oklahoma (OK)

Best for: Families seeking strong housing value, schools and Tulsa-region access

2027 CITY CLASSMedium City100,000–299,999 residents

Modern Livability81.4/ 100

AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population124,991

Median Home$250,400

Median Rent$1,320

Median Household Income$86,765

Cost of LivingRPP 89.2 (US=100; BEA 2024)

Average Commute23.5 min

Unemployment3.2% (BLS 2024 annual avg)

Metro AreaTulsa, OK

2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

81.4overall

Housing & Financial Reality92.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living87.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability86.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity90.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness81.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place78.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion61.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape76.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging82.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment78.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture79.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity82.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionModerate. Peak-hour slowdowns occur on major corridors, but many everyday trips remain manageable.

Weekend EscapeGood to very good. Parks and regional day-trip destinations provide useful weekend variety.

WalkabilityAbout 23/100 citywide Walk Score. The city is generally car-dependent, so neighborhood choice strongly affects daily convenience.

Airport AccessGood to excellent. Regional airport access is practical, with larger nearby hubs expanding domestic and international options where needed.

Outdoor AccessGood to very good. Local parks, trails and regional recreation provide meaningful outdoor options.

Healthcare AccessStrong to excellent. Major hospitals, outpatient networks and specialty providers offer practical routine and advanced-care access.

Air QualityGenerally manageable, with seasonal pollen, ozone, smoke or weather-related episodes as the main concerns.

Third Places / Social LifeGood to very good. Restaurants, parks, cafés, libraries and community events provide regular gathering places.

EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Stable

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Broken Arrow is included in the 2027 MNM Livability Index as the #236 most populous U.S. city in the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates. Its strongest advantages are housing value; high incomes; schools; tulsa access; family neighborhoods. The clearest tradeoffs are car dependence; severe-weather risk; limited transit; suburban form. The MNM profile balances housing, everyday ease, safety, opportunity, wellness, beauty, mobility, nature, belonging, climate, culture and infrastructure rather than relying on a single headline metric.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

Broken Arrow feels shaped by housing value and its broader green country / tulsa metro setting. Neighborhood choice has a meaningful effect on commute, walkability, housing cost and overall day-to-day experience.

STRENGTHS