New Glasgow, PE

Prince Edward Island

New Glasgow is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 4,277. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,277 Population 43/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $44,400 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.0%
11% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,277
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$44,400
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty11.0%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+5.6%

Community

Commute27 min

Is New Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Glasgow receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. New Glasgow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Glasgow is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Glasgow is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

New Glasgow has a population of 4,277 with a density of 43 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%).

Population

4,277
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
98.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

New Glasgow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.6%
17% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
77% below US avg
Other Languages5.4%

Social Characteristics

New Glasgow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Glasgow is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: New Glasgow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home15.9%

Walkability

The median home value in New Glasgow is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden13.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.0%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units1,695

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

Area98.9 sq mi (256.1 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area98.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home15.9%

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