At a Glance
Median Income
$73,542
$25,420 per capita
Home Value
$301,800
Zillow: $338,560
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
12.3% smoking rate
How Biggs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biggs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biggs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Biggs residents earn a median household income of $73,542 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,420. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Biggs is $301,800 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,560. Median rent is $1,475/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
8.7% of adults in Biggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biggs has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population2,254
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density2,504/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,542
Per Capita$25,420
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A
Home Value$301,800
Rent$1,475
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$338,560
Housing Units853
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.3%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Biggs was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.