Wagmatcook 1, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
691 Population 481/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $24,900 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 22.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wagmatcook 1, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,800
24% below
$24,900 per capita
Home Value
$197,102
30% below
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
34.7% high school+
Unemployment
22.7%
531% above
33.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Wagmatcook 1 Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wagmatcook 1's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
70%
Rent
66%
Poverty
271%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
631%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wagmatcook 1 a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wagmatcook 1 residents earn a median household income of $56,800 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,900. The unemployment rate stands at 22.7% (531% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wagmatcook 1 is $197,102 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $762/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.5% of adults in Wagmatcook 1 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wagmatcook 1 has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population691
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%

Economy

D
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$24,900
Unemployment22.7%
Poverty33.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$479

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership12.2%
Housing Units205
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation128 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute19 min