Mulgrave, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.8 /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
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mulgrave, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,200
21% below
$45,800 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$500/mo
57% below
10.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
21.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
428% above
20.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Mulgrave Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mulgrave's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
43%
Rent
43%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
528%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mulgrave a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mulgrave residents earn a median household income of $59,200 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,800. The unemployment rate stands at 19.0% (428% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mulgrave is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $500/month, with 10.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.3% of adults in Mulgrave hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 21.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mulgrave has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$45,800
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty20.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$500
Ownership84.5%
Housing Units290
Rent Burden10.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation52 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute20 min