North Rustico, PE

Prince Edward Island

North Rustico is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 648. Residents earn $56,800 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
648 Population 636/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $35,400 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 27.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 27.5%
664% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

How North Rustico Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population648
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment27.5%
Poverty20.0%
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units320
Rent Burden29.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+30.4%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute21 min

Is North Rustico a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Rustico receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. North Rustico has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Rustico is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 27.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Rustico is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school.

North Rustico has a population of 648 with a density of 636 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

648
Total Population
2021 Census
636
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

North Rustico vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg
Other Languages2.3%

Social Characteristics

North Rustico vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Rustico is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 27.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: North Rustico vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.5%
664% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in North Rustico is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden29.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied34.4%
Housing Units320

Property Tax

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+30.4%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density636/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

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