Borden, PE

Prince Edward Island

Borden is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 809. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
809 Population 39/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population809
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty7.6%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units290
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Borden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Borden receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Borden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Borden is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Borden is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.0% have completed high school.

Borden has a population of 809 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 3.4% Asian.

Population

809
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
20.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Borden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages2.5%

Social Characteristics

Borden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Borden is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Borden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Borden is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.1%
Renter-Occupied8.6%
Housing Units290

Property Tax

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+35.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area20.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Nearby Cities

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