Living in Bigelow, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bigelow · Census data 2020–2024
Bigelow has 297 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $58,359 (34% lower than the Minnesota median), the median rent is $1,545/month.
Bigelow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bigelow at a glance
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 40.4State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $58,359State: $89,062
- Median rent
- $1,545/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Bigelow a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bigelow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bigelow the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,545 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bigelow median household income
The median household income in Bigelow is $58,359 and the income per person is $35,853. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Bigelow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.41
Bigelow demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 41.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bigelow ›
Education in Bigelow
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Bigelow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bigelow
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Bigelow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigelow | 297 | $58,359 | — | $1,545 |
| Sibley | 2,803 | $55,070 | $122,000 | $774 |
| Rushmore | 362 | $44,375 | $114,700 | $905 |
| Worthington | 13,780 | $61,797 | $210,300 | $938 |
| Ocheyedan | 511 | $79,500 | $102,400 | $723 |
| Little Rock | 395 | $68,194 | $85,800 | $638 |
| Round Lake | 333 | $71,667 | $109,900 | — |
| Harris | 222 | $53,911 | $87,500 | $950 |
| Ashton | 461 | $57,375 | $98,800 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Bigelow, MN?
The median household income in Bigelow is $58,359, 34% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Bigelow?
The median gross rent in Bigelow is $1,545 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Bigelow, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Bigelow?
The median age in Bigelow is 40.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Bigelow?
The average commute to work in Bigelow is 18 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bigelow?
The unemployment rate in Bigelow is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bigelow?
6.9% of adults in Bigelow have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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