Antigonish, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,656 Population 2,420/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $43,960 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Antigonish, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$43,960 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
9.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
67% below
22.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
13.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Antigonish Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
64%
Rent
61%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
358%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Antigonish 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

Antigonish residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,960. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Antigonish is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $705/month, with 9.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.3% of adults in Antigonish hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 22.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Antigonish has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,656
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,420/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$43,960
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty13.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$705
Ownership92.1%
Housing Units2,595
Rent Burden9.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain54.7 in/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+22.8%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute24 min