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Broken Arrow is quickly becoming a magnet for high-tech companies, entrepreneurs and innovators. The city’s location near Tulsa International Airport and major transportation routes, business-friendly atmosphere, and cultural amenities make it an attractive option for those looking to enjoy both the relaxed pace of a small town with proximity to a larger city. Broken Arrow is also surrounded by lakes and some of Oklahoma’s most scenic natural areas.

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ACTIVE LIVING

TULSA COUNTY Broken Arrow

LOCATION Broken Arrow is located in northeastern Oklahoma, primarily in Tulsa County. Broken Arrow’s recreation activities and friendly charm attract large businesses and families to the area.

CLIMATE

41” Annual Rainfall National Average: 31”

225+ Number of sunny days annually

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development 210 North Main Street, Suite C

DISTANCES TO THREE MAJOR CITIES NEARBY Oklahoma City, 118 miles Dallas, Texas, 266 miles Kansas City, Mo., 267 miles

POPULATION

104,726 Broken Arrow

3.9 million State Population U.S. Census QuickFacts, 2014

Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Phone: (918) 251-1518 Fax: (918) 251-1777 www.brokenarrowchamber.com

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TIME ZONE Central

Named one of the most affordable suburbs in the south by Business Week, Broken Arrow is also considered one of the safest cities in the nation. A network of sidewalks and trails connect neighborhoods to parks, and the city’s collection of athletic facilities encourages residents to participate in many sports. Main Street, with its Performing Arts Center and variety of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, remains the heart of Broken Arrow’s entertainment scene. Broken Arrow has a strong faith community, as well, with more than 60 places of worship. Three renowned hospitals offer high-quality, accessible health care.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Broken Arrow has state’s highest education attainment level, the best public school system, a highly educated workforce, available and affordable land, and leadership committed to business growth. Read on for more on how Broken Arrow is one of America’s best places to live.


COMMUNITY PROFILE DEMOGRAPHICS

TRANSPORTATION WALKABILITY Walkscore: 18 Almost all errands require a car

20 Minutes Median Travel Time to Work

AGE 17 and Under 27% 18-64 63% 65 and Over 10%

ETHNICITY White 76% Black 4%

REAL ESTATE

$151,300 Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing Units

38,013 Housing Units

$1,330 Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs, With Mortgage

15 Miles Closest Major Airport Tulsa International Airport

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Tulsa Transit www.tulsatransit.org

Owners

Renters

There are 38,013 housing units in Broken Arrow. Approximately 29,950 are owner-occupied and 8,063 are occupied by renters.

Hispanic 7% Other 13%

QUICK REFERENCE ELECTRICITY

GAS

WATER & SEWER

Public Service Company of Oklahoma www.psoklahoma.com

Oklahoma Natural Gas www. oklahomanaturalgas.com

City of Broken Arrow www.brokenarrowok.gov

THIS SECTION IS SPONSORED BY

Floral Haven Funeral Home ◆ Cemetery ◆ Crematory ◆ Floral Shop ◆ 6500 S. 129th E. Ave. ◆ Broken Arrow, OK 74012

For a personal tour of our gardens, please call 918-921-7735


ECONOMIC PROFILE

RETAIL, TOURISM & DINING

$1.1B Annual Retail Sales

WORKFORCE

BUSINESSES

8,500 Total number of firms

TAXES 3% City Sales and Use Tax .85% County Sales Tax, Tulsa .85% County Sales Tax, Wagoner 4.5% State Sales Tax 8.35% Total Sales Tax, Tulsa 8.8% Total Sales Tax, Wagoner

EDUCATION LEVEL

$12.45M Annual Hotel Sales

$158.9M Annual Food Sales

TRANSPORTATION ASSETS Tulsa International Airport www.tulsaairports.com

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

TOP EMPLOYERS

High School 53% Associate Degree 10% Bachelor’s Degree 22% Post-Graduate Degree 9% Other 6%

500-2,000+ 300-500

6% Unemployment Rate

Zeeco, Oklahoma Healthcare, Exterran, MicahTek, McDaniel Tech. Services, AG Equipment Rhema Bible Church, Davis H. Elliot, Baker Hughes, St. John

8,930

Total number employed

Broken Arrow Public Schools, Wal-Mart, FlightSafety, City of Broken Arrow

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$100,000+ $99,999-35,000 $34,999 and under THIS SECTION IS SPONSORED BY

Home

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308 N. Aspen Ave. • Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 576-4358 • dseing@mcgrawrealtors.com www.mcgrawok.com


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