Argyle, NS

Nova Scotia

Argyle is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 7,870. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,870 Population 14/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $43,040 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 7.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,870
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$43,040
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty14.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,455
Rent Burden7.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+22.3%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Argyle receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Argyle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Argyle is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Argyle is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school.

Argyle has a population of 7,870 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

7,870
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
589.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Argyle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only56.8%
28% below US avg
Spanish37.6%
180% above US avg
Other Languages5.7%

Social Characteristics

Argyle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Argyle is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Argyle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,500
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Argyle is $170,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,000
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden7.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%
Renter-Occupied8.5%
Housing Units3,455

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Argyle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Argyle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area589.2 sq mi (1,526.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+22.3%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area589.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

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