Pictou, Subd. B, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,137 Population 21/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $42,280 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 27.7% 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
$69,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Pictou, Subd. B, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,500
8% below
$42,280 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
13.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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

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

Income
92%
Home Value
60%
Rent
77%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pictou, Subd. B 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. B residents earn a median household income of $69,500 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,280. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pictou, Subd. B is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $900/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Pictou, Subd. B 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

Population6,137
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$42,280
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$900
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units2,455
Rent Burden27.7%

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

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

15.6% work from home.