Broken Arrow, OK Foreclosed Homes & Properties

Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Broken Arrow, OK: What You Need to Know

Originally settled by the Creek Indians, this city was named after the Creek community was expelled from Alabama in the 1830s along Tears' Trail. In 1903 the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, which ran right through the city, was completed. This railroad is still used today and is owned by Union Pacific for freight. Agriculture was the main stimulant for the economy; however, today, Broken Arrow is a diverse city with the third-largest number of manufacturers in the state. In 2001 Northeastern State University (Broken Arrow campus) opened up to serve the community's higher education needs.  

Cost of Living  

The cost of living in Broken Arrow is 2% below the national average; however, utilities are 18% higher. The median home price is $277,227, and the average monthly rent is $868.43. You can expect to pay $197.84 for electricity a month and $210.89 on your monthly phone bill. Gas prices average $2.57 per gallon, and the average one-way commute takes 20.7 minutes.  Groceries like bread ($3.15), milk ($1.84), and eggs ($1.71) are 5% lower than the national average. The combined sales tax for Broken Arrow is 8.42%.  

Transportation 

Tulsa Transit offers bus services to commuters in east Tulsa and Broken Arrow. Their services include three park & ride locations and routes all around the downtown area. Other services that are offered are the "Guaranteed Ride Home" service where valid Express fare cardholders can get a guaranteed ride back to their car in case of an emergency. "The Lift" is a program that offers door-to-door paratransit services for persons with disabilities, and "The Ozone Alert" supports Ozone Alert Season. The closest airport is the Tulsa International Airport, a short 20-minute drive away.  

Weather and Climate  

Broken Arrow experiences all four seasons, the hottest month being July with an average high temperature of 83ºF. The coldest month is January, with a low temperature of 37ºF on average.  It rains the most in May with a median accumulation of 2.72 inches and an average annual rainfall of 16.61 inches. It does get rather windy, with the windiest month being in April.