St. Mary's, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
St. Mary's, NS
At a Glance
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)
Is St. Mary's a Good Place to Live?
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.