O'Leary, PE

Prince Edward Island

O'Leary is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 2,566. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,566 Population 18/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $39,440 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 7.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 17.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.8%
394% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

How O'Leary Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,566
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$39,440
Unemployment17.8%
Poverty13.2%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,030
Rent Burden7.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation115 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute24 min

Is O'Leary a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, O'Leary receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. O'Leary offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in O'Leary is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.8%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in O'Leary is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school.

O'Leary has a population of 2,566 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 2.3% Asian.

Population

2,566
Total Population
2021 Census
18
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
145.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

O'Leary vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages2.5%

Social Characteristics

O'Leary vs U.S. Average

The median household income in O'Leary is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: O'Leary vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,440

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.8%
394% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.2%

Walkability

The median home value in O'Leary is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden7.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.2%
Renter-Occupied8.3%
Housing Units1,030

Property Tax

Health Metrics: O'Leary vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: O'Leary vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area145.0 sq mi (375.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates46.7169°N, 64.2320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+35.7%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area145.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.2%

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