Miscouche, PE

Prince Edward Island

Miscouche is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 849. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
849 Population 26/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $42,600 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $960/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.2%
211% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.6%
26% higher than US avg

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

People

Population849
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

C+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$42,600
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty15.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units340
Rent Burden11.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation92 ft (28 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Miscouche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Miscouche receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Miscouche offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Miscouche is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.6% 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 Miscouche is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Miscouche has a population of 849 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%).

Population

849
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
33.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Miscouche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.4%
18% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Miscouche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Miscouche is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Miscouche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Miscouche is $240,000, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,000
15% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden11.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.2%
Renter-Occupied8.8%
Housing Units340

Property Tax

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
73% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density26/sq mi
Total Area33.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.3%

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