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Stratford, PE

Prince Edward Island

Stratford is a small city in Prince Edward Island with a population of 10,927. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,927 Population 1,248/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $53,650 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 215 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,150/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,927
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$53,650
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty9.5%
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,150
Ownership70.9%
Housing Units4,300
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+11.9%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stratford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Stratford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stratford is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stratford is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches, including 66.2 inches of snow.

Stratford has a population of 10,927 with a density of 1,248 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 1.6% Black, 10.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.9% of residents.

Population

10,927
Total Population
2021 Census
1,248
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
8.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Stratford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish 1.8%
86% below US avg
Other Languages 14.3%

Social Characteristics

Stratford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stratford is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,650 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,032, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 339 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 23.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Stratford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,650
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)339

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Stratford is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 70.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,300 total housing units in the city. 17.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.9%
Owner-Occupied70.9%
Renter-Occupied29.0%
Housing Units4,300

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, Stratford receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Stratford 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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Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density1,248/sq mi
Coordinates46.2179°N, 63.0795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 66.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

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 80 km
2009 Bill Category 1 207 km
2003 Juan Category 2 61 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 204 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 146 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.3").

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24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. 89.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+20.4%
Graduate Degree+11.9%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,248/sq mi
Total Area8.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.5%

Radio Stations near Stratford

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCY 95.1 Charlottetown, PE charlottetown, commercial MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Charlottetown, PE cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
CHLQ-FM "MAX 93.1" Charlottetown, PE mainstream rock, new format rebranding MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Île-du-Prince-Édouard) Charlottetown, PE radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CJCB 1270 Sydney, NS commercial, country MP3 64 kbps
CJRW 102.1 "Spud FM" Summerside, PE adult contemporary, commercial MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Stratford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaconsfield Historic House
COWS Creamery
Doucet House
Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Orwell Corner Historic Village
PEI Agricultural Heritage Museum
Selkirk Scottish Heritage Centre
Visitors Centre

Libraries in Stratford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charlottetown Library Learning Centre0.0
Robertson Library0.0
Stratford Public Library0.0
Tiny Library (Seasonal)0.0

Farmers Markets in Stratford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Charlottetown Farmers Market

Cafes in Stratford

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Stratford

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #1499150563
Petro-Canada
Shell

Banks in Stratford

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Provincial Credit Union

Gyms in Stratford

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #13728509166

Golf Courses in Stratford

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Stratford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
PEI Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Stratford

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Stratford

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Cable Head Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stratford

What is the population of Stratford?

Stratford has a population of 10,927 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 1,248 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Stratford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Stratford safe?

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

What is the weather like in Stratford?

Stratford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches, with 66.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Stratford?

The job market in Stratford faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,032. There are 339 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 23.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Stratford?

The median home value in Stratford is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,150. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.

How are the schools in Stratford?

24.0% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Stratford?

The average commute in Stratford is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.3% of workers drive alone to work, 1% use public transit, and 23.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Stratford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford is 85.6% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian. 83.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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