Tignish, PE

Prince Edward Island

Tignish is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 1,800. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,800 Population 45/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $45,880 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$755 Median Rent 3.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $755
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.4%
300% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,800
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$45,880
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty8.8%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$755
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units695
Rent Burden3.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+38.7%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Tignish a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tignish is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 14.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tignish is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.7% have completed high school.

Tignish has a population of 1,800 with a density of 45 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

1,800
Total Population
2021 Census
45
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
40.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Tignish vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.2%
14% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Tignish vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tignish is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Tignish vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,880

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Tignish is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $755 (35% 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$755
35% below US avg
Rent Burden3.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.2%
Renter-Occupied5.8%
Housing Units695

Property Tax

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+38.7%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area40.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home6.2%

Nearby Cities

Alberton, PE 2,230 pop · 9.3 mi Miminegash, PE 1,089 pop · 10.2 mi O'Leary, PE 2,566 pop · 18.7 mi Central Prince, PE 1,129 pop · 24.3 mi Malpeque Bay, PE 1,191 pop · 30.7 mi Kensington, PE 1,812 pop · 40.1 mi Summerside, PE 16,001 pop · 40.3 mi New London, PE 1,521 pop · 41.7 mi Cap-de-Richibucto, NB 1,067 pop · 43.1 mi Saint-Louis, NB 1,760 pop · 43.1 mi Baie Ste. Anne, NB 1,319 pop · 44.0 mi Richibucto, NB 2,062 pop · 44.2 mi Grand-Bouctouche, NB 2,513 pop · 45.3 mi Wellington, NB 3,292 pop · 46.0 mi
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