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North Shore, PE

Prince Edward Island

North Shore is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 1,475. Residents earn $93,000 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,475 Population 79/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $45,100 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,000
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,475
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$45,100
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty6.5%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units550
Rent Burden10.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is North Shore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Shore receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. North Shore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Shore is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Shore is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

North Shore has a population of 1,475 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 1.4% Black, 2.7% Asian.

Population

1,475
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
18.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

North Shore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages3.1%

Social Characteristics

North Shore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Shore is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: North Shore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,000
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.2%

Walkability

The median home value in North Shore is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% 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$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden10.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied16.4%
Housing Units550

Property Tax

In North Shore, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Shore vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+21.3%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area18.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.2%

Nearby Cities

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