At a Glance
Median Income
$139,375
$53,287 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
Zillow: $296,886
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
12.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biscay a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 4.0% (11% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population180
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,250/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,375
Per Capita$53,287
Unemployment4.0%
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%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
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
Broadband86.4%
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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.