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Mount Uniacke, NS
Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro
Mount Uniacke is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 3,501. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Mount Uniacke Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Mount Uniacke a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mount Uniacke receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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, an elevated poverty rate. Mount Uniacke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mount Uniacke is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mount Uniacke is $197,102, 30% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Mount Uniacke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Mount Uniacke vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mount Uniacke vs U.S. Average
Income: Mount Uniacke vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,563 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,739 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $764 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 109 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $197,102 |
| 30% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $762 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,400 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Mount Uniacke vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 45.5 sq mi (117.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9002°N, 63.8320°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA | Earthquake + Landslide | 7.0 m | 2,000 | 36 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Mount Uniacke has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Total Area | 45.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
Schools in Mount Uniacke
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniacke District School | - | - | - | - |
| Uniacke District School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mount Uniacke
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream | blues, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Halifax | local news, public | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS | new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary | AAC 132 kbps | |
| AVR 97.7 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Surge 105 | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS | country | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS | active rock | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS | community radio | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Mount Uniacke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africville Museum | ||||
| Fultz House Museum | ||||
| Naval Museum of Halifax | ||||
| Scott Manor House | ||||
| Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance | ||||
| Uniacke House | ||||
| Waverley Village Mueseum |
Libraries in Mount Uniacke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dartmouth North Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax North Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keshen Goodman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sackville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tantallon Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mount Uniacke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery's Farm Market | |||||
| MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens | |||||
| MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens | |||||
| Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures | |||||
| Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures | |||||
| Warehouse Market | |||||
| Warehouse Market |
Gas Stations in Mount Uniacke
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mount Uniacke
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mount Uniacke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing Rock | ||||
| Boxing Rock | ||||
| Burnside Brewing Company | ||||
| Burnside Brewing Company | ||||
| Good Robot Brewing | ||||
| Good Robot Brewing | ||||
| MAK 902 | ||||
| MAK 902 | ||||
| Meander River Farm & Brewery | ||||
| Off Track Brewing Ltd. | ||||
| Stillwell Brewing Company | ||||
| Stillwell Brewing Company | ||||
| Unfiltered Brewing | ||||
| Unfiltered Brewing | ||||
| Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse | ||||
| Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse |
Ski Resorts Near Mount Uniacke
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Martock | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mount Uniacke
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | YHZ | Large Airport |
| Dayspring Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Debert Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Gore Eco Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Porters Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stanley Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mount Uniacke
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mount Uniacke Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Mount Uniacke
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic | ||
| Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic | ||
| Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology | ||
| HealthView Medical Imaging | ||
| Hydrostone Medical Centre | ||
| I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre | ||
| Lacewood Medical Centre | ||
| Lifemark Physiotherapy | ||
| Massage Experts | ||
| Mend Rx | ||
| Roth Associates in Psychology | ||
| Sincerely Skin | ||
| TLC Laser Eye Centers |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Uniacke
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Spirit | |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church |
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What is the population of Mount Uniacke?
Mount Uniacke has a population of 3,501 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 45.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Mount Uniacke expensive to live in?
The median household income is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,102 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Mount Uniacke safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Mount Uniacke receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Mount Uniacke?
Mount Uniacke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches, with 21.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mount Uniacke?
The unemployment rate in Mount Uniacke is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $764. There are 109 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 16.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Mount Uniacke?
The median home value in Mount Uniacke is $197,102. For renters, the median monthly rent is $762. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Mount Uniacke?
32.9% of adults in Mount Uniacke hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Mount Uniacke?
The average commute in Mount Uniacke is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Mount Uniacke?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Uniacke is 96.7% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.6% speak Spanish.