Stewiacke, NS

Nova Scotia

Stewiacke is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,557. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,557 Population 229/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $44,300 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,030
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.7%
27% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,557
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female46% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$44,300
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty15.7%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$1,030
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units715
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation102 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Stewiacke a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stewiacke receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Stewiacke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stewiacke is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stewiacke is $220,000, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Stewiacke has a population of 1,557 with a density of 229 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

1,557
Total Population
2021 Census
229
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
6.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Stewiacke vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages2.3%

Social Characteristics

Stewiacke vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stewiacke is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Stewiacke vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.7%
27% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Stewiacke is $220,000, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,030 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,030
11% below US avg
Rent Burden23.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.5%
Renter-Occupied39.2%
Housing Units715

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Stewiacke vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Stewiacke vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates45.1335°N, 63.3487°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density229/sq mi
Total Area6.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

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