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Wellington, PE

Prince Edward Island

Wellington is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 414. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
414 Population 632/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$178,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$178,000 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $178,000
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $665
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population414
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty17.0%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,000
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden9.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+25.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wellington receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wellington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wellington is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wellington is $178,000, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Wellington has a population of 414 with a density of 632 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 5.6% Asian.

Population

414
Total Population
632
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.4%
Female 56.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wellington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only48.2%
39% below US avg
Spanish44.6%
233% above US avg
Other Languages7.2%

Social Characteristics

Wellington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wellington is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Wellington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.5 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wellington is $178,000, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,000
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$665
43% below US avg
Rent Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.1%
Renter-Occupied40.9%
Housing Units220

Property Tax

In Wellington, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wellington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+25.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density632/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.5 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Nearby Cities

Central Prince, PE 1,129 pop · 10.6 mi Summerside, PE 16,001 pop · 11.0 mi Malpeque Bay, PE 1,191 pop · 12.3 mi Kensington, PE 1,812 pop · 16.8 mi O'Leary, PE 2,566 pop · 21.2 mi Cap-Pele, NB 2,441 pop · 21.3 mi Botsford, NB 1,120 pop · 21.9 mi Cap-Acadie, NB 9,165 pop · 23.3 mi New London, PE 1,521 pop · 23.3 mi Alberton, PE 2,230 pop · 25.3 mi Strait Shores, NB 2,077 pop · 25.4 mi Beaubassin East, NB 6,718 pop · 26.1 mi Grande-Digue, NB 2,261 pop · 29.0 mi Cocagne, NB 2,757 pop · 30.4 mi
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