As a community, Broken Arrow has been recognized nationally consistently as one of the best places in America in which to live and raise a family. Nationally renowned Family Circle Magazine named Broken Arrow one of the top 10 cities in America in which to raise a family. The article, featured in the August 2008 issue, highlights cities and towns that offer quality educational and workforce opportunities, low crime rates and affordable housing. Thousands of cities from across the nation were selected for consideration by a research firm with representatives from the finalist cities interviewed prior to a decision. Broken Arrow has received prestigious recognition in the last few years from Money Magazine, Business Week Magazine and was recently named the 22nd safest city in the nation by CQ Press.
