Alberton, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,230 Population 37/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $45,120 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 6.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Alberton, PE

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$45,120 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
6.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
35.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
272% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Alberton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alberton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
89%
Rent
69%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
372%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alberton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alberton residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,120. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 69 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alberton is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 6.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.6% of adults in Alberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 35.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Alberton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,230
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$45,120
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$800
Ownership92.8%
Housing Units905
Rent Burden6.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation30 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+35.4%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute21 min