Westville, NS

Nova Scotia

Westville is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 3,540. Residents earn $60,800 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,540 Population 644/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $37,520 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$765 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $765/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $765
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.6%
389% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,540
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$37,520
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty17.6%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$765
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,560
Rent Burden15.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation246 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+35.3%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Westville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Westville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westville is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westville is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.3% have completed high school.

Westville has a population of 3,540 with a density of 644 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.9% Asian.

Population

3,540
Total Population
2021 Census
644
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Westville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Westville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westville is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Westville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,800
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.6%
389% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Westville is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $765 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$765
34% below US avg
Rent Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied28.2%
Housing Units1,560

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Westville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density644/sq mi
Coordinates45.5669°N, 62.7153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+35.3%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density644/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

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