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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation138 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+3.5%
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
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Inverness vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 62.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Spanish | 33.1% |
| 147% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.2% |
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 21.4% |
| 494% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
The median home value in Inverness is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below US avg).
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 Burden | 8.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,395 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Inverness vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Inverness vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2334°N, 61.2985°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |