Inverness, NS

Nova Scotia

Inverness is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,228. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,228 Population
$65,000 Median Income $41,960 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$645 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $645/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.4%
494% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,228
Median Age56.4 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$41,960
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty14.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$645
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,395
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation138 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Inverness a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Inverness receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Inverness offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Inverness is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.4%, unemployment is notably high. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Inverness is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school.

Inverness has a population of 1,228. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

1,228
Total Population
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Inverness vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only62.7%
20% below US avg
Spanish33.1%
147% above US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Inverness vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Inverness is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Inverness vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.4%
494% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Inverness is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units2,395

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Inverness vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Inverness vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates46.2334°N, 61.2985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+22.5%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

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