Souris, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,079 Population 774/sq mi density
$47,200 Median Income $39,500 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$572 Median Rent 7.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$47,200 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $572/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Souris, PE

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,200
37% below
$39,500 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$572/mo
51% below
7.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
31.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
25.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Souris Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
71%
Rent
49%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
383%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Souris a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Souris residents earn a median household income of $47,200 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,500. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Souris is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $572/month, with 7.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.2% of adults in Souris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Souris has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,079
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,200
Per Capita$39,500
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty25.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$760

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
Rent$572
Ownership58.3%
Housing Units480
Rent Burden7.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute18 min