Westville, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Westville, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,800
19% below
$37,520 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
35.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
389% above
17.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Westville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
46%
Rent
66%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
489%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westville residents earn a median household income of $60,800 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,520. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6% (389% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westville is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $765/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.5% of adults in Westville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 35.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Westville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$37,520
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty17.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$722

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$765
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units1,560
Rent Burden15.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation246 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute18 min