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Borden-Carleton, PE

Prince Edward Island

Borden-Carleton is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 788. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
788 Population 158/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $34,500 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 12.9% 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
$69,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.4%
8% higher than US avg

How Borden-Carleton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population788
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$34,500
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty13.4%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units355
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+42.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Borden-Carleton a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Borden-Carleton is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Borden-Carleton is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Borden-Carleton has a population of 788 with a density of 158 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.8%), with 18.7% Asian.

Population

788
Total Population
2021 Census
158
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Borden-Carleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg
Other Languages11.5%

Social Characteristics

Borden-Carleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Borden-Carleton is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Borden-Carleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.4%
8% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Borden-Carleton is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden12.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.9%
Housing Units355

Property Tax

In Borden-Carleton, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Borden-Carleton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
82% below US avg
High School+42.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density158/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Nearby Cities

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