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Souris West, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

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

Souris West, PE

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$48,000 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$855/mo
26% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
26.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
6.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
248 sunny days/yr

How Souris West Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
89%
Rent
74%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Souris West a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Souris West residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,000. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Souris West is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $855/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.5% of adults in Souris West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 26.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Souris West has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty6.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$923

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
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr

Education

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

Community

Commute15 min