Pictou, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,107 Population 1,007/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $45,760 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 9.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pictou, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$45,760 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
9.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
73% below
26.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
13.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Pictou Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pictou's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
64%
Rent
60%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pictou a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pictou residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,760. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pictou is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $700/month, with 9.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.3% of adults in Pictou hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 26.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pictou has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,107
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,007/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$45,760
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty13.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$700
Ownership88.2%
Housing Units3,715
Rent Burden9.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation154 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

15.5% work from home.