New Glasgow, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.1 /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
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

New Glasgow, PE

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,000
8% above
$44,400 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
25.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
11.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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
108%
Home Value
106%
Rent
77%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $81,000 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,400. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Glasgow is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $900/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.8% of adults in New Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 25.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

New Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$44,400
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty11.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$900
Ownership87.0%
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation115 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

15.9% work from home.