Three Rivers, PE

Prince Edward Island

Three Rivers is a small city in Prince Edward Island with a population of 7,883. Residents earn $63,600 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,883 Population 47/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $39,640 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 221 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.3%
40% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,883
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$39,640
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty17.3%
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,285
Rent Burden13.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQIN/A
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation46 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Three Rivers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Three Rivers receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Three Rivers has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Three Rivers is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Three Rivers is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Three Rivers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches, including 72.4 inches of snow.

Three Rivers has a population of 7,883 with a density of 47 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 2.6% Asian.

Population

7,883
Total Population
2021 Census
47
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
166.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Three Rivers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages11.3%

Social Characteristics

Three Rivers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Three Rivers is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Three Rivers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,600
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.3%
40% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Three Rivers is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden13.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.5%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units3,285

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Three Rivers vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Three Rivers has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.5 inches. The area enjoys 221 sunny days per year.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.5 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall72.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area166.6 sq mi (431.5 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates46.1845°N, 62.5679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+30.7%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area166.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.5%

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