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Belfast, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,687 Population 19/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$232,000 Home Value
$476 Median Rent 10.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$232,000 home value, $476/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Belfast, PE

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$39,600 per capita
Home Value
$232,000
18% below
Median Rent
$476/mo
59% below
10.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
33.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
14.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
251 sunny days/yr

How Belfast Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
82%
Rent
41%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belfast 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

Belfast residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,600. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belfast is $232,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $476/month, with 10.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.2% of adults in Belfast hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 33.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Belfast has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,687
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty14.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$762

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,000
Rent$476
Ownership91.1%
Housing Units675
Rent Burden10.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation75 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

26.6% work from home.