Membertou, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,103 Population 1,931/sq mi density
$50,400 Median Income $31,450 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$50,400 median income, 28.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Membertou, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,400
33% below
$31,450 per capita
Home Value
$197,102
30% below
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
30.5% high school+
Unemployment
28.9%
703% above
31.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Membertou Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
70%
Rent
66%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
803%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Membertou a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Membertou residents earn a median household income of $50,400 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,450. The unemployment rate stands at 28.9% (703% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Membertou is $197,102 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $762/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.0% of adults in Membertou hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Membertou has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,103
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,931/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,400
Per Capita$31,450
Unemployment28.9%
Poverty31.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$605

Housing

A
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership12.4%
Housing Units405
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain59.9 in/yr
Elevation157 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute19 min

Did You Know?

18.0% work from home.