Guysborough, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,585 Population 6/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $38,760 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $552/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Guysborough, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,000
28% below
$38,760 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$552/mo
53% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
28.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.1%
403% above
23.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Guysborough Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
43%
Rent
47%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
503%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Guysborough a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Guysborough residents earn a median household income of $54,000 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,760. The unemployment rate stands at 18.1% (403% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Guysborough is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $552/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.8% of adults in Guysborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 28.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Guysborough has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,585
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$38,760
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty23.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$745

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$552
Ownership86.7%
Housing Units2,220
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain65.0 in/yr
Elevation108 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute26 min

Did You Know?

19.1% work from home.