Tignish, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.1 /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
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tignish, PE

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,000
14% above
$45,880 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
3.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
38.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
300% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Tignish Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
89%
Rent
65%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
400%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tignish a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tignish residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,880. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tignish is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $755/month, with 3.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.4% of adults in Tignish hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 38.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tignish has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$45,880
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$755
Ownership94.2%
Housing Units695
Rent Burden3.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation59 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute18 min