Bixby, OK

This city of 33,883 residents needs 2,326 more housing units over the next five years. Bixby is part of the Indian Nations COG.

Housing snapshot

Population
33,883 (2026)
Households
11,782
Median household income
$114,373 (2026)
Typical home value
$352,570
Owner-occupied
72%
Five-year housing need
2,326 units

Comparison to other Oklahoma municipalities

Bixby: $114,373 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$15K >$104K
Bixby: 1.0 jobs to household ratio
<0.1 >2.09
Bixby: Permits since 2021 represent 16.3% of housing
<0.1% >12.2%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Bixby, OK is valued at $352,570, well above the Oklahoma average of $173,123. Bixby, OK's median household income of $114,373 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Bixby, OK has a population of roughly 30,155 and is one of the faster-growing communities in its state, adding residents at 3.0% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Bixby, OK is one of the faster-growing communities in Oklahoma, adding households at 3.0% per year and totaling roughly 11,782 households.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Bixby, OK is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 85% of units. Bixby, OK is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 72% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Bixby, OK needs 2,326 new units over the next 5 years.

2,179
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
18.5%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 11,782 in 2026 to 13,961 in 2031.
147
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
60
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.0 per 1,000 units.
5
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 1.4%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
82
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 4.6%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
2,326
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
465
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
20.3%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
4.1%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

How does this place compare to similar communities?