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Biggs, CA


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Biggs, California

Biggs, California, in Butte county, is 22 miles S of Chico, California (center to center) and 58 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city is part of the Chico - Paradise metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,793 people people live in Biggs.

The People and Families of Biggs

In Biggs, about 59% of adults are married. Biggs has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Biggs had a median family income of $39,063.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Biggs.

Biggs Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Biggs, about 76% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in California. Biggs isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Biggs, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Biggs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBiggs Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Biggs Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Biggs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Biggs, CA

Comparing Biggs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity92
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men32
Senior Citizens25
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Walking and Biking to Work71
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents410
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
People Living Alone25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime23
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