Median Income
$122,000
62% higher than US avg
Home Value
$368,000
31% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,130
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
69% lower than US avg
How Balgonie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,756
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density956/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A
Median Income$122,000
Per Capita$67,400
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty3.8%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,000
Rent$1,130
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units620
Rent Burden9.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,188 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+31.5%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Balgonie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Balgonie receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Balgonie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Balgonie is $122,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Balgonie among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Balgonie is $368,000, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school.
Balgonie has a population of 1,756 with a density of 956 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).
Population
1,756
Total Population
2021 Census
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
The median household income in Balgonie is $122,000, which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $122,000 |
| 62% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $67,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |
The median home value in Balgonie is $368,000, 31% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,130 (3% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $368,000 |
| 31% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,130 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.9% |
| Housing Units | 620 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Balgonie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4834°N, 104.2678°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |