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New Glasgow, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,471 Population 2,464/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $43,080 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$765 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 216 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Glasgow, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$43,080 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
30.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
19.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
216 sunny days/yr

How New Glasgow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
62%
Rent
66%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Glasgow residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,080. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Glasgow is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $765/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.1% of adults in New Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 30.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

New Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,471
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density2,464/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$43,080
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty19.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$828

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$765
Ownership56.5%
Housing Units4,445
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days216/yr
Rain59.4 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute18 min

Did You Know?

18.9% work from home.