Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Broken Arrow

Affordability in Broken Arrow, OK

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Broken Arrow is $1,320 and the median household income is $86,765 annually. About 28% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-restricted properties here serve a smaller but real share of the local housing market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Broken Arrow Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 223 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Broken Arrow have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Broken Arrow

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Broken Arrow rates 50 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking, 19 (Minimal Transit) for public transit, and 43 for biking. Most residents should expect to rely primarily on a personal vehicle for daily errands and commuting.

Schools

Broken Arrow is served by 35 schools across 3 districts, including 24 elementary, 7 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 other campus, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Broken Arrow

The median household income in Broken Arrow is $86,765 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,320 per month, which gives context to how much affordable housing programs can matter for lower-income renters in this city.

Lease Lantern has identified 4 income-restricted or HUD-assisted properties in Broken Arrow, totaling 444 affordable units across the city.

• Median household income: $86,765/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,320/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 28% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked: 444 across 4 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Broken Arrow have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face minimal flood exposure based on FEMA flood zone data.