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Balgonie, SK

Saskatchewan · Regina Metro

Balgonie is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,756. Residents earn $122,000 per year, which is 62% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,756 Population 956/sq mi density
$122,000 Median Income $67,400 per capita
$368,000 Home Value
$1,130 Median Rent 9.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$122,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$368,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership91.1%
Housing Units620
Rent Burden9.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+31.5%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Balgonie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Balgonie receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Balgonie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Balgonie has a population of 1,756 with a density of 956 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (97.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents.

Population

1,756
Total Population
2021 Census
956
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Balgonie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish 0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Balgonie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Balgonie is $122,000, which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,296. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 54 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 21.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Balgonie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,000
62% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,400
Avg Weekly Wage$1,296

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Balgonie is $368,000, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,130 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 91.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 620 total housing units in the city. 9.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden9.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.1%
Owner-Occupied91.1%
Renter-Occupied8.9%
Housing Units620

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Balgonie receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Balgonie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Balgonie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density956/sq mi
Coordinates50.4834°N, 104.2678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
December 8°F (-14°C) 0.8 in

Balgonie has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 2°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+31.5%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density956/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.7%

Radio Stations near Balgonie

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS 92.5 toronto AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - Regina, SK (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
KISS FM 104.7 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Kiss 107.1 (US) pop, top 40 AAC
Kiss 103.1 (US) urban adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
KISS 98.1 (US) adult contemporary AAC
CHMX "Play 92.1" Regina, SK rhythmic adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Kiss 107.7 - AAC 198 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Saskatchewan) Regina, SK radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Kiss 102.3 - AAC+ 47 kbps
KISS 96.1 (US) pop AAC
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Saskatchewan) Regina, SK blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Libraries in Balgonie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pilot Butte Library0.0

Gas Stations in Balgonie

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #12222301402
CA #12222301403
McIlwaine Services

Gyms in Balgonie

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fidelity Fitness

Golf Courses in Balgonie

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Acres Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Balgonie

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mission Ridge Winter Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Balgonie

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Regina International AirportYQRMedium Airport
Loon Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Lumsden (Colhoun) Airport-Small Airport
Odessa / Strawberry Lakes Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilot Butte Airport-Small Airport
Regina / Aerogate Airport-Small Airport
Regina Beach Airport-Small Airport
White City (Radomsky) Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balgonie

What is the population of Balgonie?

Balgonie has a population of 1,756 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 956 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Balgonie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $122,000, 62% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,000 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Balgonie safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Balgonie receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Balgonie?

Balgonie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Balgonie?

The unemployment rate in Balgonie is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,296. There are 54 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 21.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Balgonie?

The median home value in Balgonie is $368,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,130. The homeownership rate is 91.1%.

How are the schools in Balgonie?

17.4% of adults in Balgonie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Balgonie?

The average commute in Balgonie is 27 minutes. 93.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Balgonie?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Balgonie is 97.2% White. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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