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Bixby, OK

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Affordability Score: 74/100

Population: 22,461 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Bixby, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 22,461 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (74/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $104,000, median home value of $337,000, median rent of $1,365 per month, and 46.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,217 per month (studio $933, 1BR $987, 3BR $1,602, 4BR $1,858). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,247 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Bixby, OK include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.6% and poverty 5.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$104,000
Median household income
Education B+
46.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.2x
Home value $337,000 vs income
Commute C-
25 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,217/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$11,247/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$104,000
▲ 68% vs national
Per Capita Income
$48,317
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$337,000
▲ 23% vs national
Median Rent
$1,365/mo
Owner Occupied
76.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,217/mo
▲ 1% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$933
1BR
$987
2BR
$1,217
3BR
$1,602
4BR
$1,858

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
▲ 16 ppt vs national
High School+
67.2%
Median Age
36.1
Avg. Commute
25 min
▼ 1 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,247/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,732/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,732/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,363/yr

What This Means

Bixby, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 22,461. This area performs well in income and education and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Bixby, OK affordable?
Bixby, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $104,000. Median home value is $337,000.
What is the cost of living in Bixby?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,365/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,217/mo. Infant childcare $11,247/yr. Median home value $337,000.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →