Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.3%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.9%
286% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.7%
10% higher than US avg
How Pictou Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,107
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,007/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$45,760
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty13.7%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,715
Rent Burden9.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation154 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+3.8%
Is Pictou a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pictou receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pictou offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pictou is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.9%, unemployment is notably high. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pictou is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 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
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school.
Pictou has a population of 3,107 with a density of 1,007 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).
Population
3,107
Total Population
2021 Census
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
The median household income in Pictou is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,760 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.9% |
| 286% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 15.5% |
The median home value in Pictou is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.0% |
| Housing Units | 3,715 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Pictou vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,007/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6788°N, 62.7094°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |