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Annapolis Royal, NS

Nova Scotia

Annapolis Royal is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 530. Residents earn $48,400 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
530 Population 695/sq mi density
$48,400 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,400 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,400
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.0%
110% higher than US avg

How Annapolis Royal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population530
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,400
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty26.0%
Commute19 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units320
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+18.6%

Community

Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Annapolis Royal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Annapolis Royal receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Annapolis Royal has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Annapolis Royal is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Annapolis Royal is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Annapolis Royal has a population of 530 with a density of 695 people per square mile. The median age is 65.5 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

530
Total Population
2021 Census
695
People / sq mi
65.5yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 58.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Annapolis Royal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.5%
17% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg
Other Languages5.7%

Social Characteristics

Annapolis Royal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Annapolis Royal is $48,400, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Annapolis Royal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,400
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.0%
110% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Drive Alone61.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home61.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Annapolis Royal is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden18.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.3%
Renter-Occupied43.8%
Housing Units320

Property Tax

In Annapolis Royal, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Annapolis Royal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
45% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+18.6%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density695/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Drive Alone61.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home61.9%

Nearby Cities

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