Berwick, NS

Nova Scotia

Berwick is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,455. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,455 Population 973/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $42,320 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.4%
40% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,455
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$42,320
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty17.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden22.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation89 ft (27 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+6.6%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Berwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Berwick receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Berwick has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Berwick is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.4% 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 Berwick is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Berwick has a population of 2,455 with a density of 973 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 2.3% Asian.

Population

2,455
Total Population
2021 Census
973
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Berwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages3.7%

Social Characteristics

Berwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Berwick is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Berwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,320

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.4%
40% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Berwick is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% 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$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden22.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.2%
Renter-Occupied37.8%
Housing Units1,045

Property Tax

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+6.6%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density973/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.9%

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