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Argyle, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /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
45°F Avg Temperature 243 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Argyle, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$43,040 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
7.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
22.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
14.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
243 sunny days/yr

How Argyle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
60%
Rent
58%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Argyle residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,040. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Argyle is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $675/month, with 7.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.8% of adults in Argyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 22.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Argyle has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$43,040
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty14.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$828

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$675
Ownership91.5%
Housing Units3,455
Rent Burden7.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days243/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation26 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute21 min