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Souris West, PE

Prince Edward Island

Souris West is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 379. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
379 Population 127/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $48,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$855 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $855/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.5%
275% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Souris West Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population379
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty6.8%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$855
Ownership81.8%
Housing Units165
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Souris West a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Souris West receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Souris West offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Souris West is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 13.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Souris West is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x 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

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Souris West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow.

Souris West has a population of 379 with a density of 127 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.6% female and 47.4% male. The city is predominantly White (95.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.4% of residents.

Population

379
Total Population
2021 Census
127
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Souris West vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish 4.0%
71% below US avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Souris West vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Souris West is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $923, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 12 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Souris West vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,000
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.4 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Souris West is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 81.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 165 total housing units in the city. 19.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg
Rent Burden19.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.8%
Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units165

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, Souris West receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Souris West 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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Souris West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates46.3668°N, 62.2819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

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 1 120 km
2009 Bill Category 1 187 km
2003 Juan Category 2 124 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 165 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 114 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.3 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in

Souris West has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.3").

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12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density127/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.4 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Schools in Souris West

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École La-Belle-Cloche — — — —
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Museums in Souris West

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Ecole de Monticello
Cannery Fishing Exhibits
Elmira Railroad Museum
Elmira Railway Museum
Fisheries Museum
Historic Railway Station and Museum Exhibits

Hotels in Souris West

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rollo Bay Inn

Theatres in Souris West

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ceilidh Barn

Gas Stations in Souris West

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fas Gas Plus

Airports Near Souris West

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cable Head Airpark—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Souris West

What is the population of Souris West?

Souris West has a population of 379 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.6% female and 47.4% male.

Is Souris West expensive to live in?

The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Souris West safe?

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

What is the weather like in Souris West?

Souris West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches, with 19.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Souris West?

The job market in Souris West faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 12 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Souris West?

The median home value in Souris West is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $855. The homeownership rate is 81.8%.

How are the schools in Souris West?

12.5% of adults in Souris West hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Souris West?

The average commute in Souris West is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Souris West?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Souris West is 95.5% White. 93.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 4% speak Spanish.

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