Median Income
$43,200
43% lower than US avg
Home Value
$170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$730
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment
17.6%
389% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
31.4%
153% higher than US avg
How Digby Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,001
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density1,642/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,200
Per Capita$31,040
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty31.4%
Commute19 min
Housing
A
Home Value$170,000
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,030
Rent Burden23.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation148 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+29.7%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Digby a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Digby receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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, below-average incomes. Digby has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Digby is $43,200, 43% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 31.4% 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 Digby is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.7% have completed high school.
Digby has a population of 2,001 with a density of 1,642 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 1.6% Black, 2.9% Asian.
Population
2,001
Total Population
2021 Census
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7% |
The median household income in Digby is $43,200, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,200 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,040 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.6% |
| 389% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 31.4% |
| 153% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
The median home value in Digby is $170,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 40.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,030 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Digby vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Digby vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6219°N, 65.7586°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |