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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.

Data updated June 2026

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
42°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership67.2%
Housing Units320
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
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+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

North Rustico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow.

North Rustico has a population of 648 with a density of 636 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55% female and 45% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93% of residents.

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 Only 93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish 4.7%
65% below US avg
Other Languages 2.3%

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. Per capita income is $35,400. The average weekly wage is $681, 52% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 27.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: North Rustico vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,400
Avg Weekly Wage$681

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.5%
664% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg
Establishments (County)20

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 320 total housing units in the city. 29.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

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

Homeownership67.2%
Owner-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied34.4%
Housing Units320

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, North Rustico receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: North Rustico vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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North Rustico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates46.4501°N, 63.3154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 106 km
2009 Bill Category 1 237 km
2003 Juan Category 2 62 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 233 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 176 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.9 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.5 in Wettest

North Rustico has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.2% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density636/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in North Rustico

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gulf Shore Consolidated School - - - -
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Radio Stations near North Rustico

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCY 95.1 Charlottetown, PE charlottetown, commercial MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Charlottetown, PE cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
CHLQ-FM "MAX 93.1" Charlottetown, PE mainstream rock, new format rebranding MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Île-du-Prince-Édouard) Charlottetown, PE radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CJCB 1270 Sydney, NS commercial, country MP3 64 kbps
CJRW 102.1 "Spud FM" Summerside, PE adult contemporary, commercial MP3 64 kbps

Museums in North Rustico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anne of Green Gables Museum
Beaconsfield Historic House
COWS Creamery
Doucet House
Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Green Gables
Lucy M. Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead

Libraries in North Rustico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charlottetown Library Learning Centre0.0
Crapaud Public Library0.0
Robertson Library0.0
Stratford Public Library0.0
Tiny Library (Seasonal)0.0

Farmers Markets in North Rustico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Charlottetown Farmers Market
Stanley Bridge Centre Farmers Market

Gas Stations in North Rustico

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #447051565
Irving
Irving

Banks in North Rustico

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Provincial Credit Union

Golf Courses in North Rustico

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rustico Resort Golf & Tennis Club

Breweries in North Rustico

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
PEI Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in North Rustico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near North Rustico

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Cable Head Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in North Rustico

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Belcourt Spirituality Centre
St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Rustico

What is the population of North Rustico?

North Rustico has a population of 648 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 636 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55% female and 45% male.

Is North Rustico expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is North Rustico safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, North Rustico receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in North Rustico?

North Rustico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in North Rustico?

The job market in North Rustico faces challenges, with unemployment at 27.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $681. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 5.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in North Rustico?

The median home value in North Rustico is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 67.2%.

How are the schools in North Rustico?

8.7% of adults in North Rustico hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in North Rustico?

The average commute in North Rustico is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of North Rustico?

The racial and ethnic makeup of North Rustico is 98.4% White. 93% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.7% speak Spanish.

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