Sign In Register

Tignish Shore, PE

Prince Edward Island

Tignish Shore is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 64. Residents earn $77,909 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
64 Population 100/sq mi density
$77,909 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$256,943 Home Value
$855 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$77,909 median income, 38.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$256,943 home value, $855/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Tignish Shore, PE

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile
Median Income $77,909
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $256,943
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 38.5%
969% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population64
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,909
Per Capita$43,296
Unemployment38.5%
Poverty12.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,943
Rent$855
Ownership100.0%
Housing Units30
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+47.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Tignish Shore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tignish Shore receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tignish Shore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tignish Shore is $77,909, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 38.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tignish Shore is $256,943, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x 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

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tignish Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow.

Tignish Shore has a population of 64 with a density of 100 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.3% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (82.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.7% of residents, while 8.3% speak Spanish.

Population

64
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Tignish Shore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish 8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tignish Shore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tignish Shore is $77,909, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,296 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $833, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 38.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 2 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tignish Shore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,909
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,296
Avg Weekly Wage$833

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment38.5%
969% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)2

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tignish Shore is $256,943, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 30 total housing units in the city. 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,943
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units30

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, Tignish Shore receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Tignish Shore 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
View full crime details →
Tignish Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates46.9477°N, 63.9926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 7, 2019.

Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 143 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 129 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 113 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 143 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 172 km
2003 Juan Category 2 106 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.0 in

Tignish Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

View full weather details →
11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 100% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+47.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Museums in Tignish Shore

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canadian Potato Museum

Airports Near Tignish Shore

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Bouctouche AirportSmall Airport
Shediac Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Tignish Shore.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Tignish Shore

What is the population of Tignish Shore?

Tignish Shore has a population of 64 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 58.3% female and 50% male.

Is Tignish Shore expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,909, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $256,943 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Tignish Shore safe?

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

What is the weather like in Tignish Shore?

Tignish Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tignish Shore?

The job market in Tignish Shore faces challenges, with unemployment at 38.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $833. There are 2 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Tignish Shore?

The median home value in Tignish Shore is $256,943. For renters, the median monthly rent is $855. The homeownership rate is 100.0%.

How are the schools in Tignish Shore?

11.8% of adults in Tignish Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Tignish Shore?

The average commute in Tignish Shore is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 100% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Tignish Shore?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tignish Shore is 82.4% White. 91.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.3% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Compare Tignish Shore with another city: