Pictou, Subd. A, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,153 Population 21/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $44,080 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Pictou, Subd. A, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$44,080 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
14.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Pictou, Subd. A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
71%
Rent
58%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pictou, Subd. A a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pictou, Subd. A residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,080. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pictou, Subd. A is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $675/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

32.9% of adults in Pictou, Subd. A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pictou, Subd. A 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 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,153
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$44,080
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$675
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units2,461
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation200 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

20.6% work from home.