Median Income
$73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.6%
10% higher than US avg
How Biggar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,133
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$47,120
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.6%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units940
Rent Burden12.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,188 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.8%
Is Biggar a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Biggar receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Biggar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Biggar is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Biggar is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.
Biggar has a population of 2,133 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 11% Asian.
Population
2,133
Total Population
2021 Census
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.3% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13.3% |
The median household income in Biggar is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $73,000 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
The median home value in Biggar is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Housing Units | 940 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Biggar vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Biggar vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0598°N, 107.9884°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |