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Berwick, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.8 /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
43°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Berwick, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,400
20% below
$42,320 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
26.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
17.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
250 sunny days/yr

How Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
89%
Rent
64%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berwick a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Berwick residents earn a median household income of $60,400 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,320. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berwick is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $750/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.1% of adults in Berwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 26.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Berwick has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$42,320
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty17.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$814

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$750
Ownership62.2%
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden22.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days250/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute19 min

Did You Know?

16.9% work from home.