Sign In Register

Shelburne, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,644 Population 487/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $39,240 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Shelburne, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,200
29% below
$39,240 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
26.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
25.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
230 sunny days/yr

How Shelburne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
53%
Rent
61%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shelburne a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shelburne residents earn a median household income of $53,200 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,240. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shelburne is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $705/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.7% of adults in Shelburne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 26.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shelburne has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,644
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$39,240
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty25.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$755

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$705
Ownership67.1%
Housing Units790
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days230/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation23 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute17 min