Mulgrave, NS

Nova Scotia

Mulgrave is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 627. Residents earn $59,200 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
627 Population 91/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $45,800 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $500/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.0%
428% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

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

People

Population627
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$45,800
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty20.4%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units290
Rent Burden10.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation157 ft (48 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Mulgrave a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mulgrave receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Mulgrave has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mulgrave is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mulgrave is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Mulgrave has a population of 627 with a density of 91 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 7.1% Black.

Population

627
Total Population
2021 Census
91
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Mulgrave vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Mulgrave vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mulgrave is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Mulgrave vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,200
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.0%
428% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Mulgrave is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.5%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units290

Property Tax

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density91/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

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