St. Mary's, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,161 Population 3/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $38,560 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $568/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Mary's, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,200
21% below
$38,560 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$568/mo
51% below
8.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
26.1% high school+
Unemployment
19.4%
439% above
20.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How St. Mary's Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
53%
Rent
49%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
539%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Mary's 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

St. Mary's residents earn a median household income of $59,200 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,560. The unemployment rate stands at 19.4% (439% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Mary's is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $568/month, with 8.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.7% of adults in St. Mary's hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 26.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St. Mary's has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,161
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$38,560
Unemployment19.4%
Poverty20.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$742

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$568
Ownership90.4%
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain61.1 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+26.1%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute30 min