Businesses grow where the opportunities are. And opportunity abounds in Bixby, Oklahoma. The latest Opportunity Gap retail leakage study found half a billion dollars of opportunity in Bixby. With a retail leakage of $600 million for the Bixby trade area, there is a proven, ready market for businesses in key categories, including:
- Automotive Accessories/Parts/Tires$10 million
- Building Materials and Supplies$110 million
- Clothing Stores$40 million
- Department Stores$90 million
- Electronics and Appliances$18 million
- Full-Service Restaurants$47 million
- Grocery Stores$43 million
- Office Supplies, Stationery$12 million
- Pharmacies and Drug Stores$27 million
- Shoe Stores$3 million
- Sporting Goods$14 million
Effective Buying Income
In addition to the size of the retail leakage, Bixby residents rank significantly ahead of the Tulsa MSA in general for Effective Buying Income, a measurement of income earned after taxes. This available spending income allows Bixby residents to afford a generally upscale lifestyle.