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Biggar, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,133 Population 360/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $47,120 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Biggar, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,000
3% below
$47,120 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
31.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
13.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
307 sunny days/yr

How Biggar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Biggar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
71%
Rent
70%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Biggar a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Biggar residents earn a median household income of $73,000 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,120. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 66 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Biggar is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $810/month, with 12.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.7% of adults in Biggar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 31.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Biggar has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,133
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$47,120
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$810
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units940
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation2,188 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute21 min