West River, PE

Prince Edward Island

West River is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 3,473. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,473 Population 74/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $50,440 per capita
$302,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 7.6% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$302,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $302,000
7% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,473
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$50,440
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.3%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$302,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,340
Rent Burden7.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation79 ft (24 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+24.5%
Graduate+6.5%

Community

Commute27 min

Is West River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West River receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. West River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West River is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West River is $302,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 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

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school.

West River has a population of 3,473 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

3,473
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
47.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

West River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages4.5%

Social Characteristics

West River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West River is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: West River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,440

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in West River is $302,000, 7% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$302,000
7% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden7.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.0%
Renter-Occupied6.0%
Housing Units1,340

Property Tax

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+24.5%
Graduate Degree+6.5%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area47.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home22.5%

Nearby Cities

Cornwall, PE 6,574 pop · 5.6 mi Kingston, PE 1,111 pop · 6.7 mi Brighton, PE 3,450 pop · 8.8 mi Lewis Point, PE 1,108 pop · 8.8 mi West Royalty, PE 4,435 pop · 9.1 mi Spring Park, PE 4,312 pop · 9.3 mi Downtown Charlottetown, PE 5,517 pop · 9.4 mi Charlottetown, PE 38,809 pop · 9.5 mi Loyalist, ON 17,943 pop · 9.7 mi Southport, PE 3,368 pop · 10.2 mi Mt. Edward, PE 2,302 pop · 10.4 mi Parkdale, PE 2,710 pop · 10.5 mi Winsloe, PE 1,448 pop · 10.5 mi Sherwood, PE 7,404 pop · 10.7 mi
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