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Biscay, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
180 Population 2,250/sq mi density
$139,375 Median Income $53,287 per capita
$187,100 Home Value $296,886 Zillow
$1,714 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
246 Violent Crime/100K 2,214 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$139,375 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $1,714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Biscay, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$139,375
85% above
$53,287 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
34% below
Zillow: $296,886
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
47% above
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
246/100K
35% below
2,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Biscay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
185%
Home Value
66%
Rent
147%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Biscay a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Biscay residents earn a median household income of $139,375 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,287. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Biscay is $187,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,886. Median rent is $1,714/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Biscay reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,214/100K.

Education

2.0% of adults in Biscay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Biscay has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population180
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,250/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,375
Per Capita$53,287
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,100
Rent$1,714
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$296,886
Housing Units87
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent246/100K
Property2,214/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,026 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute36 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Biscay was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.