New Glasgow, NS

Nova Scotia

New Glasgow is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 9,471. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
9,471 Population 2,464/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 11.9% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg

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

People

Population9,471
Median AgeN/A
Density2,464/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.9%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,445
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+5.2%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is New Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Glasgow receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. New Glasgow has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Glasgow is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school.

New Glasgow has a population of 9,471 with a density of 2,464 people per square mile.

Population

9,471
Total Population
2021 Census
2,464
People / sq mi
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

New Glasgow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

New Glasgow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Glasgow is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: New Glasgow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.5%
Renter-Occupied43.6%
Housing Units4,445

Property Tax

Health Metrics: New Glasgow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: New Glasgow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density2,464/sq mi
Coordinates45.5834°N, 62.6486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+30.2%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,464/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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