Middleton, NS

Nova Scotia

Middleton is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,873. Residents earn $49,200 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,873 Population 874/sq mi density
$49,200 Median Income $36,920 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$49,200 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,200
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.1%
119% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,873
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,200
Per Capita$36,920
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty27.1%
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units925
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation112 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+6.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Middleton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middleton receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Middleton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middleton is $49,200, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middleton is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.

Middleton has a population of 1,873 with a density of 874 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.6% Black, 2.4% Asian.

Population

1,873
Total Population
2021 Census
874
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Middleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages2.7%

Social Characteristics

Middleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middleton is $49,200, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Middleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,200
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,920

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate27.1%
119% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Middleton is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden22.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied46.0%
Renter-Occupied53.5%
Housing Units925

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density874/sq mi
Coordinates45.7166°N, 63.1793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+29.9%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density874/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home6.6%

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