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Richmond, Subd. B, NS

Nova Scotia

Richmond, Subd. B is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,610. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,610 Population 7/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $55,300 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 24.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 24.4%
578% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.6%
58% higher than US avg

How Richmond, Subd. B Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,610
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$55,300
Unemployment24.4%
Poverty19.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$604
Ownership89.1%
Housing Units780
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Richmond, Subd. B a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richmond, Subd. B receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Richmond, Subd. B has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richmond, Subd. B is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 24.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richmond, Subd. B is $174,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Richmond, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches, including 16.1 inches of snow.

Richmond, Subd. B has a population of 1,610 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 249.5 square miles. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.3% of residents, while 8.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,610
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
249.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Richmond, Subd. B vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.3%
11% above US avg
Spanish 8.1%
40% below US avg
Other Languages 4.7%

Social Characteristics

Richmond, Subd. B vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richmond, Subd. B is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,300 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,063, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 24.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 50 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 15.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Richmond, Subd. B vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,300
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment24.4%
578% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Richmond, Subd. B is $174,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 89.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 780 total housing units in the city. 14.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.1%
Owner-Occupied89.1%
Renter-Occupied10.9%
Housing Units780

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Richmond, Subd. B receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Richmond, Subd. B vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Richmond, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area249.5 sq mi (646.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates45.7552°N, 63.4658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 16.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 35 km
2009 Bill Category 1 169 km
2003 Juan Category 2 38 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 200 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 130 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Earthquake + Landslide 7.0 m 2,000 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.5 in

Richmond, Subd. B has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.2").

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7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+24.0%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area249.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Radio Stations near Richmond, Subd. B

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCY 95.1 Charlottetown, PE charlottetown, commercial MP3 64 kbps
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Charlottetown, PE cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps
CHLQ-FM "MAX 93.1" Charlottetown, PE mainstream rock, new format rebranding MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Île-du-Prince-Édouard) Charlottetown, PE radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Richmond, Subd. B

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tatamagouche Heritage Center Ship Workshop
Tatamagouche Heritage Centre

Farmers Markets in Richmond, Subd. B

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tatamagouche Farmers Market
Tatamagouche Grain Elevator

Breweries in Richmond, Subd. B

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tatamagouche Brewing Co.

Airports Near Richmond, Subd. B

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond, Subd. B

What is the population of Richmond, Subd. B?

Richmond, Subd. B has a population of 1,610 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 249.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Richmond, Subd. B expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Richmond, Subd. B safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Richmond, Subd. B receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Richmond, Subd. B?

Richmond, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 16.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Richmond, Subd. B?

The job market in Richmond, Subd. B faces challenges, with unemployment at 24.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,063. There are 50 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 15.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Richmond, Subd. B?

The median home value in Richmond, Subd. B is $174,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604. The homeownership rate is 89.1%.

How are the schools in Richmond, Subd. B?

7.2% of adults in Richmond, Subd. B hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Richmond, Subd. B?

The average commute in Richmond, Subd. B is 28 minutes. 83.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Richmond, Subd. B?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond, Subd. B is 99.4% White. 87.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.1% speak Spanish.

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