1st Advantage MortgageFor Broken Arrow, OK rentals, the DSCR test compares rent to the full payment. The Census medians that frame it are $1,320 rent, $250,400 value and $2,492 in yearly taxes.
Broken Arrow rents, values and tenants
Median gross rent in Broken Arrow: $1,320, well above the Oklahoma median of $1,014. Median owner-occupied home value: $250,400, well above the Oklahoma median of $199,800. Those are citywide medians, so an individual address can sit well on either side of them. Dividing a year of median rent by the median home value gives a gross rent-to-value ratio of 6.3%, a middle-of-the-road gross ratio. It mixes apartments and houses, so treat it as a compass and not as the number for any one property.
| Indicator | Oklahoma | Broken Arrow | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persons per household | 2.50 | 2.65 | |
| Share in 2-4 unit buildings | 4.8% | 2.3% | -51% |
| Degree holders, age 25+ | 28.3% | 35.7% | +26% |
| Workers on their own account | 10.6% | 10.7% | +1% |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.3% | 41.9% | -10% |
| Units sitting vacant | 12.0% | 4.7% | -60% |
| Typical construction year | 1980 | 1994 | |
| Annual rent divided by value | 6.1% | 6.3% | +4% |
| Households that rent | 34.2% | 28.0% | -18% |
| Tax as a share of home value | 0.80% | 1.00% | +24% |
| Annual property tax bill, median | $1,599 | $2,492 | +56% |
| Household income, median | $65,039 | $86,765 | +33% |
| Typical owner-occupied value | $199,800 | $250,400 | +25% |
| Typical monthly rent | $1,014 | $1,320 | +30% |
| Residents (Census estimate) | 4,028,634 | 118,180 |
Only 28.0% of occupied homes in Broken Arrow are rented, about 18% below the Oklahoma median of 34%, so the rental pool is smaller and a vacant unit may take more marketing effort. Median household income is $86,765, well above the Oklahoma median of $65,039, and 42% of renter households pay 30 percent or more of income on rent.
Homes, buildings and vacancies in Broken Arrow
Detached houses are 79% of all units in Broken Arrow. That mix favors single-family rentals and makes small multifamily scarcer and, sometimes, more valuable. Broken Arrow's median home was built in 1994, so many rentals are newer and the diligence shifts to association documents and builder warranties.
Use vacancy as a reality check: 5% of all units are vacant in Broken Arrow, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.4%.
What stands out in Broken Arrow
With a 6.3% rent-to-value ratio, Broken Arrow deals tend to work when the buyer controls the price and carrying costs, and struggle when either runs above the median. Newer construction (median built 1994) lowers near-term repair risk, but association rules and builder-grade finishes can limit rent growth. An owner-heavy market (72% owner-occupied) means many tenants are renting by choice rather than necessity, so condition and schools matter to them.
What costs can do to a Broken Arrow ratio
Property taxes in Broken Arrow run a median $2,492 a year for owners, well above the Oklahoma median of $1,599. As a share of median value, that is about 1.00%. In rent terms, the tax bill equals roughly 16% of twelve months of median rent.
Insurance follows risk. FEMA's National Risk Index lists Tulsa County as relatively high overall, with ice storms (very high), strong wind (very high) and tornadoes (very high) as the main drivers.
| Hazard in Tulsa County, FEMA index | Level |
|---|---|
| Heat waves exposure | Relatively High |
| Tornadoes exposure | Very High |
| Strong wind exposure | Very High |
| Ice storms exposure | Very High |
| Social vulnerability score | Relatively Moderate |
| Annualized loss estimate | Relatively High |
| Composite risk | Relatively High |
A Broken Arrow landlord policy is priced on roof, age, wiring and location, and the annual premium divided by twelve lands in the payment the lender tests.
Working the Broken Arrow rent math
Worked through with this city's own medians: rent of $1,320 against taxes of about $208 a month leaves $1,112 for principal, interest, insurance and dues at a 1.00 ratio, and $848 at a 1.25 ratio. That arithmetic is the whole game, and the real rent and quotes for your address replace these medians.
What OK law and Broken Arrow require of landlords
Local rental rules in Broken Arrow are not summarized here because we could not verify them from a city source. Ask the city and Tulsa and Wagoner Counties about registration, inspection and short-term rental requirements, and confirm what an HOA allows. State tax treatment of short stays, as it applies to Broken Arrow. Oklahoma charges state sales tax on short-term lodging rentals unless the rental is governed by the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and cities or counties that have adopted a lodging tax add it on top, with platforms collecting where they facilitate the booking.
Plan for a 45 day return window on any Broken Arrow deposit once the tenant moves out.
Broken Arrow compared with nearby markets
Of the cities listed, Owasso is the most expensive ($243,100 median value) and Bartlesville the least ($167,200); Broken Arrow sits at $250,400.
| Market | Renter share | Tax bill | Home value | Residents | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlesville | 32% | $1,685 | $167,200 | 37,878 | $916 |
| Owasso | 36% | $2,185 | $243,100 | 40,151 | $1,270 |
| Tulsa | 48% | $2,005 | $205,300 | 413,794 | $1,052 |
| Broken Arrow | 28% | $2,492 | $250,400 | 118,180 | $1,320 |
What fills Broken Arrow rentals
About 10.7% of Broken Arrow workers are self-employed, the kind of borrowers whose tax returns understate cash flow and who often prefer a loan sized on rent. Three more data points: government workers are about 13% of employment, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 6% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more.
Taking a Broken Arrow deal to a lender
Bring the Broken Arrow numbers to a loan officer: the rent, the taxes, the insurance and your reserves. Apply online or ask for a quote, and use the calculator to preview the ratio.
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Where we checked
- Deposit statute: 41 O.S. § 115(A), (B), (E), (F); § 102(2)
- State rule cited for Broken Arrow hosts: Oklahoma Tax Commission, sales and use tax
- U.S. Census Bureau data for Broken Arrow
- FEMA hazard ratings for Tulsa and Wagoner Counties
- Broken Arrow on Wikipedia
Census figures are 2020 to 2024 ACS five-year estimates for Broken Arrow and carry margins of error. Landlord rules for Broken Arrow rest on Oklahoma statutes and the CC BY 4.0 RedFlagLease dataset. Last reviewed October 2026; the city and county have the final word on Broken Arrow rules.
A short buyer checklist
Before you commit on a Broken Arrow deal, confirm the rent with the lease or a market estimate, price the insurance for the exact address, and check how the taxes may change after the sale, so the ratio you run matches the one the lender calculates.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Broken Arrow rent documented for a DSCR loan?
A signed lease or the appraiser's rent schedule supplies the rent, depending on the program, and $1,320 is the Census median for Broken Arrow renters, only a benchmark.
How much payment fits the median Broken Arrow rent?
They count in full. A 1.25 ratio on $1,320 of rent permits a payment near $1,056, and median Broken Arrow taxes take about $208 of it each month.
What tax bill should I expect on a Broken Arrow rental?
Median taxes paid are $2,492 a year, or 1.00% of median value, compared with 0.80% statewide. Ask Tulsa and Wagoner Counties's tax office what the bill becomes after your sale.
Can nightly stays at a Broken Arrow property support a DSCR file?
Often, with conditions: legal use under city and association rules, documented income and an insurance policy that covers guests. Broken Arrow owners should check all three first.
Are there deposit limits for Broken Arrow rentals?
Start with 41 O.S. § 115(A), (B), (E), (F); § 102(2). Return window: 45 days. Talk to a Oklahoma attorney for a lease form that matches.
Does hazard risk affect a Broken Arrow DSCR loan?
The National Risk Index gives the county an overall relatively high rating. Use that as a prompt to get quotes, not as a verdict on one Broken Arrow street.
Should a Broken Arrow rental be bought in an LLC?
Many Broken Arrow investors do, though no rule forces it. The loan is secured by the property either way, and the lender will check who controls the company.