Summerside, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,001 Population 1,469/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $39,920 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $890/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Summerside, PE

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,200
16% below
$39,920 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
32.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
16.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Summerside Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
89%
Rent
77%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Summerside 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

Summerside residents earn a median household income of $63,200 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,920. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 496 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Summerside is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $890/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.4% of adults in Summerside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 32.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Summerside has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,001
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,469/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$39,920
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty16.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$768

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$890
Ownership53.2%
Housing Units7,095
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+4.2%

Community

Commute17 min

Did You Know?

15.8% work from home.