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Lingan Road, NS

Nova Scotia

Lingan Road is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 440. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
440 Population 40/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 229 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,563
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $197,102
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $762
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

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

People

Population440
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$39,739
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty19.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units176
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Lingan Road a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lingan Road receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Lingan Road offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lingan Road is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lingan Road is $197,102, 30% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lingan Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches, including 22.6 inches of snow.

Lingan Road has a population of 440 with a density of 40 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.2% Black, 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.4% of residents.

Population

440
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
11.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lingan Road vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.4%
14% above US avg
Spanish 3.6%
73% below US avg
Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Lingan Road vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lingan Road is $61,563, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,739. The average weekly wage is $764, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Lingan Road vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,563
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,739
Avg Weekly Wage$764

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg
Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Lingan Road is $197,102, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $762 (34% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 176 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,102
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$762
34% below US avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units176

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Lingan Road receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Lingan Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates46.1826°N, 60.1332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 300 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 254 km
2010 Earl Category 1 249 km
2009 Bill Category 1 88 km
2003 Juan Category 2 284 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 54 km
2000 Michael Category 2 218 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 130 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 121 km
1989 Dean Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Lingan Road has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (3.5").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 82.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area11.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home16.1%

Radio Stations near Lingan Road

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS community radio, folk music MP3 192 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Lingan Road

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Jost House
Jost House Museum
Marconi National Historic Site
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Lingan Road

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Martha Hollett Memorial Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lingan Road

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Cape Breton food hub
Hank's Family Farm Market

Cinemas in Lingan Road

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cape Breton Drive-In

Theatres in Lingan Road

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boardmore Playhouse

Gas Stations in Lingan Road

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Golf Courses in Lingan Road

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lingan Golf Club

Breweries in Lingan Road

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Lingan Road

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lingan Road

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lingan Road

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baitul Hafeez Mosque
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lingan Road

What is the population of Lingan Road?

Lingan Road has a population of 440 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Lingan Road expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,102 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lingan Road safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lingan Road receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lingan Road?

Lingan Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lingan Road?

The unemployment rate in Lingan Road is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $764. There are 14 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 16.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lingan Road?

The median home value in Lingan Road is $197,102. For renters, the median monthly rent is $762. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Lingan Road?

32.9% of adults in Lingan Road hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lingan Road?

The average commute in Lingan Road is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lingan Road?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lingan Road is 96.7% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.6% speak Spanish.

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