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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Big Lake is approximately 6.956% (6.997% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for Big LakeThe median home value in Big Lake is $172k. The median monthly rent is $746. Annual property taxes average $2k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $721/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $31k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Big Lake is $58k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Big Lake are agriculture and mining (27%) and manufacturing (24%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.