At a Glance
Median Income
$71,042
$25,576 per capita
Home Value
$155,400
Zillow: $163,058
Median Rent
$719/mo
15.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
17.8% smoking rate
How Bigelow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bigelow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bigelow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bigelow residents earn a median household income of $71,042 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,576. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 152 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bigelow is $155,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,058. Median rent is $719/month, with 15.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
19.2% of adults in Bigelow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bigelow has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population527
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,042
Per Capita$25,576
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$266M
Avg Weekly Wage$819
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,400
Rent$719
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$163,058
Housing Units153
Rent Burden15.8%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation327 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bigelow was founded in 1905.
The median home in Bigelow was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.