Very AffordableSafer than AverageMESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Biwabik is a small town of 764 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,886
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Biwabik stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Biwabik is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Biwabik city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.0
Biwabik's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Biwabik costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Biwabik, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$769
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,886
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Biwabik's violent crime rate is 188.9 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.9 /100k
Property Crime
1946.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Biwabik is served primarily by MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Biwabik, MN
National Avg
School District
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Biwabik sees average highs of 16.8°F in January
and 77.7°F in July,
with 28.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 68.7 inches of snow per year.
Biwabik's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Biwabik roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,300 and median rent is $769/month.
Biwabik's violent crime rate is 188.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1946.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Biwabik are operated by MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Biwabik, MN has a population of 764, a median household income of $64,886, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Biwabik averages 16.8°F in January and 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.1 inches
with about 68.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Biwabik, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55708, 55705.
The population of Biwabik, Minnesota is 764 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Biwabik: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $88,300, median household income $64,886, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Biwabik side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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