Biggar

Small town · Saskatchewan · Population 2,133

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Biggar, with comparisons and sources.

53 · Average

Average monthly rent$890/month

SK: $1,095/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $665/month · 2016: $908/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$200,000

SK: $300,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $220,283 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing13.3%

SK: 17.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 17% · 2016: 14.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

51 · Average

Median household income$73,000

SK: $82,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $50,034 · 2016: $68,357 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-4.2%

SK: 3.1% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate4.1%

SK: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 9.7% · 2016: 6.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021