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Malpeque Bay, PE

Prince Edward Island

Malpeque Bay is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 1,191. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,191 Population 31/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $44,900 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,191
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$44,900
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty10.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units520
Rent Burden6.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Malpeque Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Malpeque Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Malpeque Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Malpeque Bay is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% 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 Malpeque Bay is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Malpeque Bay has a population of 1,191 with a density of 31 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

1,191
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
38.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Malpeque Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg
Other Languages2.5%

Social Characteristics

Malpeque Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Malpeque Bay is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Malpeque Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone95.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Malpeque Bay is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.4%
Renter-Occupied10.6%
Housing Units520

Property Tax

In Malpeque Bay, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Malpeque Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density31/sq mi
Total Area38.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone95.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.3%

Nearby Cities

Central Prince, PE 1,129 pop · 9.0 mi Kensington, PE 1,812 pop · 9.7 mi Summerside, PE 16,001 pop · 10.5 mi New London, PE 1,521 pop · 13.7 mi New Glasgow, PE 4,277 pop · 22.1 mi Alberton, PE 2,230 pop · 23.4 mi O'Leary, PE 2,566 pop · 24.7 mi Botsford, NB 1,120 pop · 29.9 mi Miltonvale Park, PE 1,196 pop · 30.1 mi Kingston, PE 1,111 pop · 30.6 mi Tignish, PE 1,800 pop · 30.7 mi Loyalist, ON 17,943 pop · 30.9 mi Miminegash, PE 1,089 pop · 31.5 mi Cap-Pele, NB 2,441 pop · 33.0 mi
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