Broken Arrow, the fourth-largest city in Oklahoma, is a thriving and prosperous home to approximately 123,000 residents in the beautiful northeast part of the state. Originally platted in 1903, Broken Arrow has a rich Native American heritage, and it proudly resides within the Muscogee Nation. The city enjoys a strong partnership with the tribe, working hand in hand to enhance the lives of their wonderful, shared community.
According to the recent U.S. News & World Report rankings, Broken Arrow is the "Best Place to Live in the State of Oklahoma," and the "12th Best Place to Live in the U.S.," out of 250 major cities across the country. This is a recognition we are incredibly proud of, and yet we also understand the magnitude of the responsibility the honor carries for us to continue providing first-class public services to our citizens. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the city's population grew by 14.8 percent from 2010 to 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing incorporated municipalities not only in the state, but in the U.S.
Residents in Broken Arrow enjoy a high quality of life, characterized by low crime, placing it as the 68th safest of 360 suburbs in the U.S. and safest in Oklahoma, high-performing schools, and some of the best options in the state for affordable housing, especially for first-time home buyers.
Broken Arrow's award-winning Rose District was recently named one of the "Top 100 Best Main Streets in the U.S. to Walk," according to a new 2025 survey. The city fosters a sense of community by sponsoring seasonal festivals and events each year, including Rooster Days, Fiesta de Mayo, Scotfest, a local Farmers Market, musical performances in Central Park, parades in downtown, and so much more.
With destination attractions in the Rose District, the Performing Arts Center, Arts@302, the Warren Theatre, Bass Pro Shops, New Orleans Square, and the new Sunset in Broken Arrow Amphitheater coming in 2026, residents and visitors have many options when it comes to choosing shopping, dining, cultural, and entertainment activities. Additionally, two significant retail developments broke ground in Broken Arrow in 2025 — the Adam's Creek Towne Center, a 22-acre, 142,000 square foot development coming to north Broken Arrow, and Hackberry Market, a 30-acre, 211,000 square foot retail development in south Broken Arrow.
Another new development, the Arrow Forge Innovation District, is currently under construction. This 90-acre district will be a physically connected and easily accessible space that will offer various housing options, retail, and high-paying job opportunities. Arrow Forge is designed to reflect the increasingly collaborative and cross-sector nature of innovation. Broken Arrow is the third-largest manufacturing hub in the state, with a wide range of companies operating in the energy and aeronautics sectors.
Broken Arrow is a city large enough to serve you and small enough to know you! Our growth is a testament to our community’s collective efforts toward our promising future. We encourage you to visit Broken Arrow to discover how to explore the area!
