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Mount Stewart, PE

Prince Edward Island

Mount Stewart is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 226. Residents earn $77,909 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
226 Population 385/sq mi density
$77,909 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$186,000 Home Value
$596 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$77,909 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $596/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,909
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $186,000
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $596
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population226
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,909
Per Capita$43,296
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty12.4%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$596
Ownership65.2%
Housing Units115
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+5.3%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Mount Stewart a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Stewart is $77,909, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Stewart is $186,000, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mount Stewart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow.

Mount Stewart has a population of 226 with a density of 385 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.6% of residents.

Population

226
Total Population
2021 Census
385
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Stewart vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 4.4%

Social Characteristics

Mount Stewart vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Stewart is $77,909, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,296 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $833, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 7 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 33.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mount Stewart vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,909
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,296
Avg Weekly Wage$833

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)7

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Stewart is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 65.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 115 total housing units in the city. 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$596
49% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.2%
Owner-Occupied65.2%
Renter-Occupied34.8%
Housing Units115

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, Mount Stewart receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Mount Stewart 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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Mount Stewart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates46.3668°N, 62.8654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 100 km
2009 Bill Category 1 221 km
2003 Juan Category 2 83 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 199 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 143 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.2 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Mount Stewart has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.2").

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10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school. 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density385/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Schools in Mount Stewart

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Stewart Consolidated School
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Radio Stations near Mount Stewart

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCY 95.1 Charlottetown, PE charlottetown, commercial MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Charlottetown, PE cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
CHLQ-FM "MAX 93.1" Charlottetown, PE mainstream rock, new format rebranding MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Île-du-Prince-Édouard) Charlottetown, PE radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Mount Stewart

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garden of the Gulf
MacPhail Homestead
Orwell Corner Historic Village
PEI Agricultural Heritage Museum

Libraries in Mount Stewart

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Canada's Smallest Library0.0
Stratford Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Mount Stewart

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Stewart Irving

Breweries in Mount Stewart

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bogside Brewing
Copper Bottom Brewing
PEI Brewing Company

Airports Near Mount Stewart

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Cable Head AirparkSmall Airport
Fox Harbour AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mount Stewart

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mount Stewart Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Stewart

What is the population of Mount Stewart?

Mount Stewart has a population of 226 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 385 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Mount Stewart expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,909, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Mount Stewart safe?

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

What is the weather like in Mount Stewart?

Mount Stewart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mount Stewart?

The job market in Mount Stewart faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $833. There are 7 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 33.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mount Stewart?

The median home value in Mount Stewart is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $596. The homeownership rate is 65.2%.

How are the schools in Mount Stewart?

10.5% of adults in Mount Stewart hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school. 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Mount Stewart?

The average commute in Mount Stewart is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 94.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 33.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mount Stewart?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Stewart is 100% White. 95.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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